EU Mandates Google to Open Android and Search Data to AI Competitors

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Published: 2026-07-16T15:58:13Z
Category: technology
Source: Engadget
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The European Union has issued a directive under the Digital Markets Act, compelling Google to grant competing AI assistants and search engines equivalent access to its Android platform and specific Search data. This move aims to foster greater competition within the digital market by reducing Google's dominance in these areas.

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