Fearing U.S. Tech Dominance, Europe Demands Google Change Algorithm

European regulators have pushed for Google to change its top-secret algorithm, suggesting the company was using its dominant search engine status to unfairly favor properties it owns, such as YouTube and Google Play. Regulators have suggested that if the company does not comply, an agreement reached in February may be nixed and formal charges pressed, which could end up costing Google billions in penalties. The New York Times suggests this latest effort reflects broad unease across Europe regarding U.S. dominance in the tech field, and the accompanying reach of the U.S. government.