Google and Amazon Are Under Investigation for Not Doing Enough To Combat Fake Reviews

British regulators have opened an investigation on Amazon and Google to examine whether the tech giants have broken consumer protection law by "taking insufficient action to protect shoppers from fake reviews," according to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).The investigation could result in large fines and heighten pressure on neighboring companies, including Facebook and Apple, to eliminate anti-competitive behavior.The CMA said Friday that its formal probe, which adds to a previou...