European Union Orders Google to Share Search Data and Allow Competing AI on Android Under New DMA Rules

The European Commission has introduced new specification measures under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) requiring Google to open its Android platform to rival AI services and share search data with competitors. Currently, Google's Gemini AI has exclusive system-level access on Android devices, but the new rules mandate interoperability to increase user choice. Google has criticized the measures, claiming they compromise privacy and security, but as a designated gatekeeper, it must comply with the legally binding decisions.