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Russia Fines Google $20.5 Decillion

  • #Computers & internet
  • #Antitrust actions & laws
  • #Russia
Russia Fines Google $20.5 Decillion
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OCT 2024
Image copyright: Nikolas Kokovlis/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
story last updated NOV 2024

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Though this mind-boggling fine may sound surreal, it’s a stark indicator of escalating tensions between foreign tech companies and Russian authorities over content control, free speech, and sanction compliance. It also highlights how Big Tech — and Google, in particular — engage in brazen censorship in order to push the West's mainstream narrative.

The Express TribuneDeseret News

Pro-establishment narrative

The court's order is politically motivated and aimed at influencing Google's content moderation policies. Since the fine already exceeds Google's value, it's clear the company will not pay it. Moreover, as this jaw-dropping penalty doesn't adversely affect its business, Google is unlikely to bow to Russian pressure or reverse its action against the Kremlin's propaganda.

NBC

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