14 h. ago Voices: Why it’s time you got off Google and used a different search engine instead

Britain’s competition regulator is concerned about the search giant’s market domination – as are watchdogs in the US and the EU. But might the problem yet fix itself, asks James Moore

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17 h. ago Google could be about to dramatically change after regulators suggest users don’t have enough choice

Search engine could be forced to change its controversial AI responses, or allow users to use a different search engine

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23 h. ago Google could be forced to change UK search as watchdog takes steps

CMA proposes tightening regulation, which could lead to site giving users option to choose alternative servicesBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle could be forced to make a series of changes to its search business, including giving internet users an option to choose alternative services, after the UK competition watchdog proposed to tighten regulation of the company.The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is preparing to designate the world’s largest search engine with “strategic market status” – a term that gives the watchdog extra powers to regulate technology companies deemed to have considerable market heft. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Google may have to make changes to UK search engine, says watchdog

The tech giant is the first company being targeted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) under a new set of digital market laws.

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25 h. ago UK regulator proposes loosening Google’s control of its search engine

Big Tech giant slams Competition and Markets Authority’s plan as ‘punitive’ and risk to economic growth

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1 week ago Skyscanner says 'avoid' these 'peak days' to book holiday flight tickets

The travel search engine has explored its historical flight price data, revealing the optimal and least favourable times to book vacations

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