EU DMA forces Google to open Android and Search to rivals

The European Union, under the Digital Markets Act, orders Google to give rival AI assistants and search engines access to key Android and Google Search data and features. Android must allow comparable interoperability and data access for rivals, while Google Search data must be shared with competitors, including AI services that function as search tools. Google has until January 2027 to begin sharing search data and July 2027 to implement Android changes, with penalties up to 10% of worldwide turnover for non-compliance. The rulings aim to boost competition and innovation in the EU, potentially expanding options beyond Gemini, but Google warns the measures could threaten user privacy and security; regulators also signal how they may approach similar questions with other tech giants.