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EU slaps Google with €2.95 billion fine — a test of whether Europe can actually tame Big Tech BRUSSELS — In a decisive move that underscores Europe’s determination to reshape the digital economy, regulators on Friday fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion), ruling that the U.S. search giant abused its dominance in online advertising by steering business to its own services and squeezing rivals, publishers and advertisers. The European Commission said the practice — centered on Google’s AdX exchange and DFP ad server —…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — In a fresh move to empower the digital landscape of Africa, Google has revealed a new investment totaling $5.8 million via its Google.org initiative. This investment is specifically targeted at enhancing training in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This investment is part of Google's ongoing dedication to fostering Africa's digital evolution, following a massive $1 billion commitment made back in 2021 to boost connectivity, foster startups, and…