Google Warns EU Rules Could Weaken Android Security with Interoperability Measures

Google has expressed concerns that EU rules requiring Android AI interoperability could compromise user security. The Digital Markets Act, adopted on July 16, mandates that Google grant competing AI services access to 11 key features of the Android operating system. These capabilities include voice activation, screen and sensor context, interaction with other applications, background execution, and automated device controls.

Google warns that this could expose European users to scams, data theft, and malicious software by allowing third-party assistants to gain deeper access to smartphones. The company argues that the measures could require access to continuous inputs from microphones, cameras, screens, and other device sensors without robust qualification procedures.

The Commission maintains that users must explicitly consent before an AI service accesses covered features. However, Google is concerned about the certification system involving independent assessors, arguing that operating-system providers and device manufacturers should retain the ability to approve, suspend or revoke access due to their broader threat intelligence and system telemetry.