Group 1 - The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially recognized Google's search business as having a "strategic position" in the UK market, marking a significant step in regulating large tech companies [1][3] - The CMA's assessment indicates that Google holds a "significant and entrenched market dominance" in the general search sector, with no other search engine surpassing Google's market share in the past 15 years, despite competition from others like Microsoft Bing [3] - The recognition of Google's "strategic position" does not imply any illegal behavior or immediate operational requirements, but it provides a legal basis for potential regulatory interventions in the future [3] Group 2 - The CMA's findings may lead to further regulations on Google's commercial operations in the search service sector, potentially impacting Google's business model in the UK [3] - Google has expressed concern regarding the CMA's recognition and the possible regulatory measures, suggesting that improper implementation could harm the innovation landscape in the UK tech sector [3]
英国新监管机构首次介入,锁定谷歌搜索业务为监管铺路