Google's dominance in online ads harming businesses: Australian regulator
The Hindu
A report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said more than 90% of clicks on ads traded through the Australian "ad tech" supply chain passed through at least one Google service in 2020.
Google dominates Australia's to the point of harming publishers, advertisers and ultimately consumers, the country's anti-trust regulator said, calling for new rules to rein in the Big Tech giant.
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A report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), published on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 said more than 90% of clicks on advertisements traded through the Australian "ad tech" supply chain passed through at least one Google service in 2020.

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