tech
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.
TL;DR
- The European Commission has announced new DMA measures targeting Google's Android and Search services.
- Google must allow competing AI platforms greater access to Android, currently favoring its own Gemini.
- The company will be required to share search data with competing search providers transparently and for a reasonable fee.
- Google argues these changes threaten user privacy, security, and business trade secrets.
- The mandates aim to increase competition and user choice in the EU.
- Google must comply with search data sharing by January 2027 and Android AI integration by July 2027.