SloveniaThe European Commission has issued two binding measures to Google under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), requiring the company to improve openness on its Android operating system and search data sharing. The first measure mandates that third-party AI assistants have equal access to Android features and data, currently limited compared to Google’s own tools like Gemini. This restriction makes third-party assistants less attractive to over 60% of users. Google has been given one year to implement this change. The second requirement involves anonymizing search data shared with competing search engines, ensuring privacy and cybersecurity risks are minimized. This must be implemented by January. The Commission aims to provide consumers with broader options, while Google argues these measures are excessive and could compromise user security and privacy.
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