Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair

Google recently made changes to its search results in the European Union to comply with antitrust rules set by the EU. However, Yelp, a popular online review platform, is criticizing the changes, claiming that they only serve to further disadvantage its platform in favor of Google’s own services.

Yelp has long been a vocal critic of Google’s search practices, accusing the tech giant of favoring its own content over competitors in search results. With Google’s recent tweaks to adhere to EU regulations, Yelp argues that the changes have made it even harder for users to find unbiased and diverse results.

Google has defended its changes, stating that they are necessary to comply with the EU’s requirements and provide users with transparent and relevant search results. However, the ongoing battle between Google and Yelp highlights the larger issue of competition in the tech industry and the power that dominant companies hold over online platforms.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Google’s search tweaks will impact the online landscape in the EU and beyond, and whether regulators will take further action to address antitrust concerns in the tech sector.