Regulators challenge Google on maps, ads, and search dominance

Regulators across Europe and Asia are intensifying oversight of Google’s core services, from mapping to advertising to search. South Korea has agreed to let Google export detailed map data after years of restrictions, reflecting a shift in how governments balance data control with global services. In Europe, Belgium’s competition authority has opened a probe into Google’s online ad pricing practices, while EU regulators are pressuring Google to test changes to its search results to avoid potential fines of up to 10% of its annual revenue. Together, these moves highlight growing global efforts to curb Google’s market power and reshape how its platforms operate in key markets.