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Google Claims EU Digital Markets Act Changes Caused Largest Search Quality Decline in Company History

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Google told Reuters that implementing EU Digital Markets Act compliance resulted in the biggest quality reduction in Search's 29-year history.

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Google confirmed to Reuters that its Digital Markets Act implementation in Europe represents the largest reduction in search quality since the company launched Search nearly three decades ago. The changes, rolled out to comply with EU regulation, mark a significant shift in how Google operates its search engine in the region.

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