Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice presented testimony from two former Google employees aiming to show that executives had different motives for their policies than what Google publicly presents regarding its advertising business.
The two main topics discussed during the testimony were: commission rates, or how much Google takes from advertisers for using its tools, and the uniform pricing rules, a controversial policy that gave Google more control over the prices that publishers can set for their content.
In other Big Tech news, TikTok and the U.S. appeared in court to present their arguments regarding the potential nationwide ban on TikTok. Jeffrey Fisher, a professor at Stanford Law School and a Supreme Court advocate, represented TikTok creators, arguing that creators should have the freedom to choose which platforms to use for posting content.
Finally, Expedia has a new offer for influencers. The online travel giant is introducing a feature called Travel Shops, which allows people to book hotels and restaurants recommended by influencers. Influencers are part of this program and receive an undisclosed commission when travelers book places through Expedia
