EU Slaps Intel with $400M Fine for Abusing Dominant Position

European Commission imposed a fine of €376 million on Intel for abusing its dominant position in the computer chip market from 2002 to 2006.
Intel gave payments to major computer makers to delay or halt launches of products containing competitors' CPUs, harming competition.
Original €1.06 billion antitrust fine from 2009 was mostly overturned, but court confirmed Intel's actions violated EU competition laws.
New fine reflects narrowed scope of antitrust infringement compared to original penalty.
Ruling is latest action in EU's ongoing crackdown on anti-competitive behavior by big tech companies.