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PDFs of decisions in case somebody wants to learn more:

Google Search decision: https://ec.europa.eu/competition/digital_markets_act/cases/2...

Android decision: https://ec.europa.eu/competition/digital_markets_act/cases/2...

Skimmed (without AI).

Look like feature request lists.

A list of features that would allow third-party AI systems background access to your microphone, camera, screen contents, location, notifications, contacts, SMS, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Maps, and Phone.

If this were granted, the expectation is that we would act surprised when it is fast-followed by requirements to use EU-controlled systems that can monitor this content.

The other option is nobody has this access, since it is only required because Google have built this access for themselves and the DMA simply requires they do not have privileged access because it is not competitive. This is a problem that only exists because Google wants that access for their own benefits.

It is required to facilitate the AI features Google wants for its product. What you're advocating is not having those features. That's fine, but it is also not going to happen. If this is what the EU wanted they'd be asking for these features to be disabled, not to have access.

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