The European Union is compelling Google to share search data with competing providers. This move aims to loosen Google's dominant grip on web search.
Google must provide data to other search firms transparently and for a reasonable fee. The rules also classify AI chatbots as search services for data sharing purposes. The goal is to give smaller players access to similar metrics Google uses.
Google strongly opposes the mandates. Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, argues the rules risk undermining privacy and security for millions of Europeans.
Walker specifically objects to forcing deeper integration of non-Google AI platforms into Android, claiming it could circumvent existing safeguards. Google also warns that mandated data sharing threatens user privacy and business secrets.
The company must begin sharing search data by January 2027. Android must be updated for deeper AI app integration by July 2027.