Google must give rival search engines and AI companies access to its search data and ranking algorithms under binding changes mandated by the European Union, the European Commission announced on July 16, 2026. The measures, part of the EU's Digital Markets Act, require Google to license its search index and provide APIs for third-party AI training, marking the first time a tech giant has been forced to open core search infrastructure to competitors. EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said the decision aims to 'restore contestability in digital markets and ensure that AI innovation is not gatekept by a single company.'
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/google-required-open-up-ai-search-engine-rivals-under-eu-mandated-changes-2026-07-16/
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