Google claims EU demands threaten European user privacy
The European Union has instructed Google to open its data and Android operating system to rivals, prompting warnings from the tech giant regarding potential privacy risks.
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According to The Local, the European Union issued a directive on Thursday requiring Google to share data with competing search engines and grant rival AI services access to its Android platform. The regulatory move aims to foster greater market competition within the digital sector.
Google has contested the requirements, arguing that the enforced measures would compromise the privacy of millions of European users. The company maintains that compliance with these new mandates could place sensitive data at risk.
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