EU Formally Orders Google to Share Search Data and Open Android AI Access Under DMA

The European Commission has announced new measures under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that require Google to share search data and allow competing AI platforms equal access on Android devices. Currently, Google's Gemini AI is preloaded and given preferential system access, but the ruling mandates interoperability and fair competition. Google has criticized the decision, claiming it undermines privacy and security, but as a designated gatekeeper, it has no choice but to comply with the legally binding specifications.