EU forces Google to share its toys with the other AI and search kids

The European Commission has mandated that Google open Android to rival AI assistants, granting them the same operational capabilities as Gemini. Additionally, Google is required to share its search data with competitors. These directives were issued on Thursday under the framework of the Digital Markets Act, which regulates designated gatekeepers to foster competition. The decisions ensure that rival AI services and search engines can operate more effectively within the Android ecosystem as required by EU law.