It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
The European Commission is mandating that Google open its Android platform to competing AI assistants and share search data under the Digital Markets Act. Google argues these requirements could compromise user privacy and security.
Why it matters
This represents a major regulatory push to curb the dominance of Big Tech in the AI and mobile software markets.
The greater good? It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
12 Credit: Getty Images | BeeBright Credit: Getty Images | BeeBright Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Europe wasted no time using its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA) to try and rein in Big Tech. Companies like Apple, Meta, and Google have faced steep fines and orders to modify their business practices since the law came into force in 2024. And the hits keep on coming for Big Tech in Europe. After several months of consideration, the European Commission has announced new DMA measures that will force Google to support interoperability and competition in the European Union, and Google is not happy about it.
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