UK regulator will likely force fair Google rankings

The UK's competition regulator is poised to force Google to rank businesses fairly and offer consumers more choices, potentially reshaping the search market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to designate Google with "strategic market status," granting it greater authority to oversee the tech giant's search services. This could lead to more transparency and easier access for competitors, impacting Google's dominance. This move, part of a broader effort to regulate tech giants, comes as the CMA also investigates Google's mobile operating systems and advertising practices, aiming to foster competition and innovation.