Google may need to start saving to repay the massive fine of $20,565,635,200,000,003,000,000,000,000,000,000 imposed by Russian TV channels.
Google is facing a staggering fine from Russian TV channels.
A recent court ruling demands compensation of 2 undecillion rubles, which translates to an outrageous figure of approximately $20,565,635,200,000,003,000,000,000,000,000,000. This unprecedented sum is raising eyebrows and sparking discussions online.
The Court Ruling about the lawsuit
On October 28, a Russian court ordered Google to compensate Russian TV channels blocked on YouTube. This decision follows a previous ruling that imposed daily fines of 100,000 rubles (about $1,026) for each day the channels remain inaccessible.
The fine doubles every week, resulting in an exponential increase that led to the theoretical amount now demanded.
The sum of 2 undecillion rubles is a theoretical figure. It is **far greater** than the total value of all assets on Earth. To put it in perspective, it is about nine billion times more than the combined money and gold reserves of the planet. Such a figure raises questions about its feasibility.
The lawsuit left viewers stunned and sparked deabate on social media
People on social media are having fun with this situation. Many users expressed doubts about Google ever paying such an absurd amount.
One person said: But nobody would have that amount of money ever. We’d die out before generating that much.
A second wrote: Well Google just kicked them off your platform think Russia is just struggling with money due to the fighting and finding any reason to try make some money now think about this.
While a third commented: If they call debt relief they could have that written off in 5 years time.
Another added: Seems unlikely they’ll be popping out to the bank this morning to arrange that.
Another added: I want to smoke what those judges were smoking!
Someone else mocked: And what, Russia going to invade Google? It will be a one-sided war for Google.
Previously, Google faced legal troubles
Google has faced legal troubles with Russian media companies since 2020. The initial complaint arose after the company blocked access to Tsargrad TV, a known ultranationalist news outlet, and the now-defunct Internet Research Agency. This incident triggered the daily penalties that accumulated over time.
This court ruling highlights the complexities of international media and technology. The demand for compensation is so extreme that it seems more fictional than feasible. As discussions and jokes continue online, Google is left to navigate its legal challenges in Russia while the astronomical fine remains a topic of debate.