Controversy Over Google’s Compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act

Google has revamped its search design in Europe to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent tech giants from favoring their own services. However, Yelp and other competitors argue that the changes are insufficient and may even exacerbate the issue, leading to fewer clicks to external sites. Yelp’s studies suggest that Google’s new design tweaks encourage users to remain within its ecosystem, contrary to the Act’s intentions. This ongoing conflict underscores the challenges of enforcing digital fairness in a market dominated by a few powerful players.