European Commission orders Google to open Android and Search under DMA
The European Commission has issued binding decisions requiring Google to improve interoperability for AI assistants on Android and share anonymized search data with competitors. These measures are part of the Digital Markets Act aimed at fostering competition in the AI and search sectors.
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This represents a major regulatory shift in how Big Tech companies must manage their platforms to prevent monopolistic behavior in the emerging AI market.
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New Commission measures combine digital competition requirements with privacy and security safeguards.
The European Commission has issued two legally binding specification decisions requiring Google to improve interoperability for competing AI assistants on Android and to share anonymised Google Search data with eligible third-party search providers.
The decisions clarify how Google must comply with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and are intended to strengthen competition in AI assistant and search markets.
Under the Android decision , competing AI assistants will gain access to functions currently available primarily to Google’s own services, including Gemini. European users will be able to activate alternative assistants through voice commands, perform actions within apps, receive suggested replies and ask questions based on recent activity.
The Commission said the measures include safeguards to protect privacy, security and device integrity.
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