EU gives Google six months to open Android and share search data under Digital Markets Act

On January 27 2026, EU regulators launched proceedings giving Google six months to remove barriers for rival AI search tools on Android and to share search data with competing services under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission signaled that failure to comply could trigger fines of up to 10% of Google's global annual revenue, while Google argues the rules risk undermining user privacy, security and innovation.