EU steps in to ensure Google gives rivals access to AI services, data

The European Union said Tuesday it's stepping in to make sure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to Gemini Al services and data as required by the bloc’s flagship digital rulebook.

- ASSOCIATED PRESS

The executive arm of the 27nation 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 Al companies "equally effective access to the same features" available through its own services.