EU Demands Google Grant Rivals Access to Gemini AI and Search Data

• The European Union is initiating "specification proceedings" to ensure Google complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
• The DMA requires Big Tech companies to provide smaller players with equal access to hardware and software features.
• The EU seeks to ensure rival AI companies have "equally effective access" to Gemini AI services and features.
• Brussels will also examine if Google provides fair access to its Search data for competing search engines and AI chatbot providers.
• Google's Clare Kelly expressed concern, stating Android is open and Search data is already licensed, fearing new rules could harm privacy and innovation.

Why It Matters: The EU is compelling Google to open its Gemini AI and Search data to rivals under the Digital Markets Act.