European Commission issues Digital Markets Act guidance to Google
The European Commission has introduced two binding specification measures for Google concerning AI interoperability on Android and the sharing of search data under the Digital Markets Act.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission issues Digital Markets Act guidance to Google
Strategic Context: The European Commission has introduced two binding specification measures for Google concerning AI interoperability on Android and the sharing of search data under the Digital Markets Act.
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The European Commission announced on 16 July 2026 that it has issued two sets of binding specification measures to Google. These requirements were established under the Digital Markets Act to regulate the company's activities within the European Union.
The new guidance focuses specifically on two areas: ensuring AI interoperability within the Android operating system and the sharing of Google Search data. These measures form part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to enforce the provisions of the Digital Markets Act, according to the official European Commission press release.