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EU demands opening Android access and Search data to rivals, Google warns of privacy risks Ben Schoon | Jul 16 2026 - 7:10 am PT | Jul 16 2026 - 7:10 am PT The EU has ordered Google to crack open Android and Search to its rivals including other AI assistants, but Google warns that it’s a privacy ri… …
… Granting non-Gemini AI platforms deeper integration with Android could circumvent safeguards, he said. Similarly, Google contends that sharing search data as the EU now demands will risk user privacy. …
… Third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT are to be granted the same system privileges on Android phones as Gemini, ranging from voice commands to controlling other apps. What this means for you, when it will take effect, and why Google is warning of privacy risks.
… Apple argued that doing so “would be irresponsible” and create unacceptable privacy and security risks. …
… In response to the EC's mandate , Google said the requirements "risk undermining vital privacy and security guardrails for millions of Europeans." Google hasn't given information on its next steps, but it says it plans to "continue advocating for a balanced approach that protects privacy and securi…
… Heather Adkins, Google’s VP of security engineering, told Wired that the EU’s proposals could lead to serious security and privacy issues. The potential changes come in two forms. First, regulators want Gemini dethroned as the sole integrated AI service on Android. …
… Google has pushed back against both of these measures, arguing the requirements pose an unacceptable risk to user privacy and security, as well as compromise its products. …
… Apple will likely establish that developers must adhere to strict privacy rules to access the API or face being revoked from access. If Apple doesn& 039;t go that route, then at the least, Apple will warn users of the privacy risks of using third-party models. …
… General technology Gemini Spark now works with Chrome, because giving your accounts to AI is a good idea Helpful or nosy? Gemini Spark is starting to blur the line. …