The Hindu BusinessLine Tech
7/16/2026
Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes
Short summary
The European Commission has mandated changes requiring Google to open up its platform to AI and search engine rivals under the Digital Markets Act, six months after initiating specification proceedings. The action forces Google to allow competitors access to its search infrastructure and data. This represents a significant regulatory shift in the EU's approach to digital market competition.
- •EU mandates Google open up to AI and search rivals under DMA
- •Action follows six months of specification proceedings
- •Forces structural changes to Google's search ecosystem
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