EU Orders Google to Share Search Data by 2027; Alphabet Warns of Privacy Risks

The European Union has mandated Google to grant rival AI companies broader access to Android systems and share anonymized search data by 2027. This marks Brussels' latest push to curb tech giants' dominance in the digital economy. Alphabet's Kent Walker, global affairs president, warned that 'European users' private searches would be exposed to unfamiliar companies without proper safeguards.' The regulations require Google to enable voice activation for alternative AI agents and allow them to perform background tasks. The EU argues this will level the playing field as Google controls vast user data that no competitor can match. This follows Brussels' earlier moves to force Apple to add interoperability features and demand Meta remove addictive features like infinite scrolling. The U.S.'s past criticism of EU tech regulations signals a new phase in the transatlantic tech competition.