The EU regulators have issued a strong ultimatum to Google, demanding that it remove technical barriers preventing competing AI search assistants from accessing the Android system within six months. This move is seen as another round of strict regulatory action against tech giants under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) framework.
The EU has clearly required Google to ensure true interoperability of the Android operating system for third-party AI software and to share key online search data with other search service providers on fair terms. Although this has not yet escalated into a formal antitrust investigation, the EU has set a compliance deadline, warning Google that failure to make architectural adjustments in a timely manner could lead to significant penalties in the future.
Google expressed deep concerns about this. Its legal counsel pointed out that these increasingly stringent regulations may be more driven by complaints from competitors than by consumer interests, and could even weaken system privacy and security. However, EU regulators remain firm, aiming to force "gatekeeper" platforms to open up more market space in the AI era through more detailed obligations. If Google fails to comply within the deadline, it may face a penalty of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.
Key Points:
🇪🇺 The EU requires Google to remove barriers in the Android system within six months, allowing third-party AI search assistants to access it without obstacles.
📊 Google is forced to share key search data on fair terms to support the development of competitors' AI systems.
⚠️ If Google fails to meet the obligations set out in the Digital Markets Act, it may face the risk of a huge fine equivalent to 10% of its global annual revenue.
