Google is reportedly set to pay a fine as it gets close to settling an antitrust investigation in France over allegations it abused its power in online advertising.
The case, which had not been previously disclosed, looked into Google's dominance as a provider of tools for both buying and selling adverts online.
The French Competition Authority alleged that Google's tool to help websites and apps sell ads gave its online ad auction system, AdX, an advantage over other rival auction operators.
The French case also alleged other forms of self-preferencing in the advertising side of Google's business, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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