By Kirti Chauhan
Google has said that the European Union鈥檚 new tech rules are slowing down innovation and making things harder for users and businesses in Europe. These rules are part of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to control how big tech companies operate and ensure fair competition. What鈥檚 the Issue?The EU believes that Google is giving more importance to its own services鈥攍ike Google Shopping, Google Hotels, and Google Flights鈥攁nd not giving rivals a fair chance. If found guilty, Google could be fined up to 10% of its worldwide yearly revenue. What Google Is SayingGoogle says that the rules are hurting European users. According to the company: People now pay more for travel tickets because they can鈥檛 book directly with airlines.European airlines, hotels, and restaurants have seen up to 30% fewer direct bookings.Users find the new system less convenient and harder to use.What Google WantsGoogle is asking EU regulators to: Give clearer instructions so it can follow the rules properly.Ask critics to prove their claims with real data showing the costs and benefits of the changes.The EU鈥檚 goal is to stop unfair practices by big tech companies. But Google warns that some of the changes may be backfiring, causing more problems for users and smaller businesses instead of helping them. A full-day workshop has started where Google, EU officials, and critics are discussing the issue in detail. Google says it wants to follow the rules, but it needs help understanding what exactly is required. Get Latest News live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.