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Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

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Japanese regulators on Tuesday accused US tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the US and Europe. Google Japan said in a statement that it found the action “regrettable.” It said it has invested in Japan significantly to promote innovation as a technology leader. The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s “cease and […]

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Google and Alphabet Inc employees petition bosses for abortion policy changes

Google and Alphabet Inc employees petition bosses for abortion policy changes

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Alphabet workers said temporary staff and contractors also should receive health benefits related to abortion Alphabet workers said temporary staff and contractors also should receive health benefits related to abortion Over 650 workers at Google owner Alphabet Inc. are demanding it offer abortion benefits to contractors, suspend donations to anti-abortion politicians and better protect users […]

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Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules but others risk blocking, says ministry

Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules but others risk blocking, says ministry

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The new regulations will give Indonesian authorities more power to access users’ data and take down content The new regulations will give Indonesian authorities more power to access users’ data and take down content Indonesia said on Thursday that Alphabet Inc’s Google has signed up to its new licensing rules for technology platforms, but warned […]

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Google offers concessions to avoid U.S. antitrust lawsuit, reports WSJ

Google offers concessions to avoid U.S. antitrust lawsuit, reports WSJ

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Google said it was engaging with concerned regulators and had no plans to exit the ad-tech business Google said it was engaging with concerned regulators and had no plans to exit the ad-tech business Alphabet Inc’s Google has offered concessions to avoid a potential U.S. antitrust lawsuit alleging that the company abuses its clout in […]

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Google offers concessions to avoid U.S. antitrust lawsuit, reports WSJ

Google offers concessions to avoid U.S. antitrust lawsuit, reports WSJ

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Google said it was engaging with concerned regulators and had no plans to exit the ad-tech business Google said it was engaging with concerned regulators and had no plans to exit the ad-tech business Alphabet Inc’s Google has offered concessions to avoid a potential U.S. antitrust lawsuit alleging that the company abuses its clout in […]

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Google to pay million to settle legal fight with app developers

Google to pay $90 million to settle legal fight with app developers

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Alphabet Inc’s Google has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a legal fight with app developers over the money they earned creating apps for Android smartphones and for enticing users to make in-app purchases, according to a court filing. The app developers, in a lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco, had accused […]

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