Tougher rules in store for Google, Facebook over UK online ads
LONDON - Britain’s competition regulator said there was a strong argument for tougher regulation of Google and Facebook to curb any negative consequences stemming from their domination of online advertising.
It said ‘big’ was not necessarily ‘bad’ and the platforms had brought innovative and valuable products and services to the market, but it was concerned their position may have negative consequences for the people and businesses who used their services every day. “Digital advertising fuels big businesses like Google and Facebook and we have been building a picture of how this complex new market works.”
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