EU pressures Google over Android AI access, Search Data practices in 2025 antitrust push
The European Commission has escalated its antitrust scrutiny of Google, issuing new demands for detailed information on how the company restricts third-party access to AI features on Android devices and handles search data sharing. The move, which was reported by Reuters and confirmed by EU sources, signals a deepening investigation into whether Google’s dominance in mobile operating systems and search is stifling competition in the fast-growing generative AI market.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Commission sent fresh questionnaires to Google in late 2025, focusing on two core areas:
