EU antitrust order forces Google to share search data, Google warns of privacy risks

The European Union has formally ordered Google to open up its Android operating system and share search data with rival search engines and AI services under the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Verge reported that the two decisions, announced Thursday, require Google to share search data by January 2027 and implement Android changes by July 2027. Crypto Briefing noted that the mandate could reshape digital competition by challenging Google's data dominance and fostering innovation in AI and decentralized tech.

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Google immediately pushed back, accusing the EU of undermining user privacy. According to Channels Television, the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk. The company's argument centers on the tension between mandated data sharing and its duty to protect user information.

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"Google accuses EU of undermining Europeans' privacy"

This accusation came as a new survey revealed that most Europeans are unaware of the impending data-sharing regime. Eutechloop.com reported that 71% of Europeans have no idea their data will be shared under the DMA order. The finding highlights a significant gap between regulatory action and public awareness.

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The order is the most consequential DMA enforcement action against a single company to date, as fathom.news reported, directly threatening the data advantage that underpins Google's position in AI search. The changes could weaken Google's control over two major tech platforms and impact the future of its AI tool Gemini, according to The Verge. The European Commission's action occurred six months after it initiated specification proceedings to help Google comply with the DMA, as thehindubusinessline.com reported.

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