It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android

Ars Technica · 3 hours ago

The European Commission has issued legally binding orders requiring Google to share search data and allow competing AI platforms equal access on Android devices, ending Gemini's current preferential treatment and system integration advantages. Google must implement these interoperability measures across Android phones and search in the EU, with Gemini no longer having exclusive access to the "Hey Google" voice activation and system automation features. The changes aim to increase competition and consumer choice in the EU market, though Google argues they will harm privacy and security.