Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission proposed that Google must allow third-party search engines access to its search data — including data from AI chatbots — to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The measures would set scope, anonymisation, access processes and pricing parameters to help rivals compete with Google Search. Google said it will fight the proposal, citing privacy risks. Interested parties can comment until May 1, with a final decision expected in July. The report notes Google has accrued €9.71 billion in EU fines since 2017 and that DMA breaches can carry penalties up to 10% of global revenue. The article also displays a near-10% intraday jump in GOOG shares, reflecting notable market reaction to the regulatory news.