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Google loses EU appeal over Android antitrust fine of $4.7 billion
The story so farGoogle has lost its long-running appeal of a record €4.1 billion (~$4.7 billion) EU antitrust fine imposed for illegally bundling its Search app and Chrome browser with Android devices. Google's electricity consumption surged 37% in 2025, driven by its rapid AI data center buildout, as the company attempts to balance emissions growth with clean energy investments. Google disrupted the NetNut proxy network, which had been used in malware operations, according to Reuters.
Still watching
- What is the full scope of the NetNut proxy network disruption, and have the malware operations relying on it been neutralized?
- How does Google plan to reconcile its 37% electricity surge with its stated clean energy and emissions reduction commitments?
- Will Google face further EU regulatory action or additional fines following its failed appeal of the Android antitrust ruling?
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Google loses EU appeal over Android antitrust fine of $4.7 billion
- Google has lost its long-running appeal of a record €4.1 billion (~$4.7 billion) EU antitrust fine imposed for illegally bundling its Search app and Chrome browser with Android devices.
- Google's electricity consumption surged 37% in 2025, driven by its rapid AI data center buildout, as the company attempts to balance emissions growth with clean energy investments.
- Google disrupted the NetNut proxy network, which had been used in malware operations, according to Reuters.
Google EU €4.1bn Android antitrust fine appeal ruling
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