South Africa’s Competition Commission suggested that Google should pay local news outlets up to 500 million rand ($27 million) each year for a period that could extend to five years. The Commission stated that Google’s conduct obstructs the news media’s ability to secure and monetize digital traffic. The Commission has also directed Meta to cease the practice of deprioritizing news on its Facebook platform. This move is seen as a part of the larger effort to ensure fair competition and the survival of local media outlets. DO you think that these tech companies do not care of the fines because they can afford ?

