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.

The short version

• The new “specification measures” cover two elements of Google’s business: Android phones and search.
• Both changes could theoretically increase competition and give users more choices, but Google claims they will undermine privacy and security.
• But as a “gatekeeper” under the DMA, Google has no choice but to comply.

What happened

As the European Commission points out in its announcement, these decisions are legally binding. On Android, Google will have to open up access to competing AI platforms.

Why it matters

Currently, Google’s Gemini gets preferential access to the system.

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