Google Implements EU Antitrust Search Changes, Warns of Quality Degradation

Google began implementing changes to its European search results to comply with EU antitrust demands, warning of degraded user experience and higher costs for businesses. The company claims this is the largest quality reduction in its 29-year history, though the EU frames it as leveling the playing field. The move signals a significant regulatory shift in how dominant platforms operate in Europe, with potential ripple effects on digital markets and competition.