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Comment: Google escapes U.S. intervention on search 'bias', all eyes on Europe (*updates)

By Lewis Crofts, Leah Nylen and Jeff Bliss ( January 3, 2013, 21:30 GMT | Comment) -- Google saw a long-running U.S. antitrust probe end with minimal disruption to its core business Thursday. Changes to its advertising practices may placate European regulators, but the core accusation of search bias went untouched. While the U.S. Federal Trade Commission found 'some evidence' of foul play, consumer-benefit outweighed the concerns. All eyes now turn to Europe and state-level enforcers where probes are continuing.Brussels and Washington - Google saw a long-running U.S. antitrust probe into its search-advertising services end Thursday, with minimal disruption to its business. Changes to its advertising practices may placate European regulators, but the core accusation of search bias went untouched. While the U.S. Federal Trade Commission found 'some evidence' of foul play, consumer-benefit outweighed the concerns....

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