By The Associated Press
Publication Date: 2026-01-27 12:02:00
BRUSSELS — The European Union said Tuesday it’s stepping in to make sure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to Gemini AI services and data as required by the bloc’s flagship digital rulebook.
The executive arm of the 27-nation bloc said it was opening up so-called “ specification proceedings ” to ensure that Google complies with the sweeping Digital Markets Act, which requires Big Tech companies to give smaller players equal access to hardware and software features.
Brussels said part of the proceedings will specify how Google should give third-party AI companies “equally effective access to the same features” available through its own services.
The EU will also look at whether Google is giving competing search engines fair and reasonable access to Google Search data. This will include whether AI chatbot providers are eligible to access to the data.
The proceedings fall short of an investigation and must wrap up in six months with draft measures that…
