EU Forces Google to Open AI on Android | Tech News

Google’s under fire from the European Commission, which is forcing the tech giant to open up its Android AI game and share search data with rivals to level the playing field. With 60% of EU smartphone users on Android, the move under the Digital Markets Act aims to curb Google’s dominance and boost innovation. Third-party AI assistants could soon rival Google’s Gemini by accessing phone functions like booking rides or voice activation. Google pushes back, citing privacy and security concerns, arguing manufacturers—not them—control app access. The Commission insists Google must share data at fair prices and through clear channels, giving the company until January 2027 to start sharing and July 2027 to implement changes—setting the stage for a more competitive European tech scene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a83ede903b776e87