Overview
- The European Commission launched two targeted steps under the Digital Markets Act to clarify Google’s obligations as a gatekeeper.
- One track focuses on Android, seeking effective technical access to core device functions for third‑party AI assistants with parity to Google’s own services.
- A second track addresses Google Search, aiming to provide rivals with anonymized queries, clicks, impressions and ranking data on fair, non‑discriminatory terms, including access for AI chatbots.
- Brussels plans to share preliminary assessments and draft measures with Google within about three months and will publish non‑confidential summaries for outside input, with completion targeted in six months.
- No violations have been found at this stage, but failure to comply could trigger binding decisions and fines of up to 10% of global turnover under the DMA; Google says extra rules risk harming privacy, security and innovation.