Senior VP for Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at Google
EU rules under the Digital Markets Act require Google to allow rival AI assistants on Android and to share anonymized search data with competing engines. The measures aim to boost choice while preserving privacy, with compliance set for 2027.
The European Union has issued fines under the Digital Markets Act against Google for anticompetitive practices, signaling a hardening stance on Big Tech. The Commission says the penalties aim to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field, while Google argues the move undermines real-time services and safety features.
The European Commission has fined Google €890m for breaching the Digital Markets Act by self‑preferencing search results and blocking app developers from steering users away from Google Play. President Donald Trump has announced an immediate Section 301 trade investigation and threatened substantial tariffs, raising the prospect of fresh US‑EU trade tensions over tech regulation.