The European Commission has ordered Google to share its Android features and search data with competitors on Thursday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
July 16 (UPI) -- The European Commission has ordered Google to share its Android features and search data with competitors on Thursday.
The European Union has placed these requirements on Google under the Digital Markets Act. It said that Google sharing features and data with competitors will allow fair competition for third-party AI developers.
"Today's decision will ensure that users can activate their preferred AI assistant via voice commands, similar to the 'Hey Google' command," the announcement by the European Commission said of sharing Android services. "Users will be able to use third-party AI assistants to perform actions in apps on their behalf. Importantly, the measures incorporate robust safeguards to ensure that the privacy of users, device integrity and security are protected."
As for Google sharing search data, the commission said data sharing is "crucial for the development and optimization of third-party search engines." It added that Google's data sharing has been ineffective, necessitating new requirements.
