The European Commission has adopted two legally binding decisions requiring Google to improve competition under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The measures are designed to give rival AI services and search engines fairer access to Google’s platforms and data.

The first decision requires Google to allow third-party AI assistants on Android devices to access the same system features available to Google’s Gemini. This will enable users to activate alternative AI assistants with voice commands and let them perform tasks across apps, such as booking taxis or suggesting replies, while maintaining privacy and security protections.

The second decision obliges Google to share anonymised search data with eligible third-party search engines, including AI-powered search chatbots. The Commission says the move will help competitors improve their services, foster innovation, and offer users more privacy-focused alternatives. The decision also establishes rules for data anonymisation, pricing, and access.

Under the implementation timeline, Google must begin sharing search data by January 2027, while Android users are expected to benefit from the new AI interoperability measures starting in July 2027.

The decisions stem from specification proceedings launched in January 2026 and clarify how Google must comply with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act. The measures do not determine non-compliance or impose fines but are legally binding and subject to judicial review.