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Exactly how influential are influencers on consumer decisions?
The case of influencer Chiara Ferragni, fined €1 million by Italy's antitrust authority for allegedly misleading consumers, has been shared all over social media. With the rise in influencer marketing, what steps should consumers take to protect themselves from shady practices?
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Google: US rounds off antitrust case against tech giant
The US government wrapped up its main arguments against Alphabet on Thursday, as part of a trial in which the Justice Department is seeking to prove Google’s monopoly and abuse of power. Similar cases have taken place in Europe, where the tech giant’s practices are under scrutiny.
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EU defends appointment of US economist in top job despite backlash
The European Commission on Friday defended its decision to appoint a US professor with links to Big Tech as the chief economist of its key competition department despite opposition from lawmakers and the French government.