Google reviews search results model
Google says it will 'work constructively' with SA’s Competition Commission 'to answer their questions', rather than make changes to how it presents search results in SA.
Business Insider reports that the commission last week released preliminary findings in a major inquiry into the state of competition online, covering everything from property sales to food delivery.
Concerned about the ability of small businesses and black-owned companies to compete online, the inquiry gave Google specific design instructions on how it should present search results, and raised the idea of demanding changes to Android smartphones.
In response, Google has stressed that it is good for competition.
The commission wants Google to downgrade the position it gives to paid advertising in search results – which earns more than $13bn per month globally – or better distinguish between ads and organic searches.
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