EU Regulatory Tension Over the Digital Markets Act and AI Frameworks

歐盟就《數位市場法案》與 AI 框架產生監管緊張局勢

Jun 29, 2026, 18:21

Introduction

The European Commission is finalizing new rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These regulations would require Google to make its Android operating system more open and share search data with its competitors.

歐盟委員會正於敲定《數位市場法案》(DMA) 下的新規定。這些規定將要求 Google 使其 Android 作業系統更加開放，並與競爭對手分享搜尋數據。

Main Body

The EU has labeled Alphabet as a 'gatekeeper,' which means the company must reduce its market dominance to allow for more competition. As part of this, the Commission wants Google to give rival search engines access to detailed search data, such as what users type and which links they click. Although the EU requires this data to be anonymous, Google executives emphasize that these protections are not enough. They assert that hackers could still identify users quickly and that sharing this data with smaller companies would increase the risk of cybercrime across the Union.

歐盟將 Alphabet 標記為「看門人」，這意味著該公司必須減少其市場主導地位以允許更多競爭。作為其中一部分，委員會希望 Google 讓競爭對手的搜尋引擎獲取詳細的搜尋數據，例如使用者輸入的內容以及點擊的連結。儘管歐盟要求這些數據必須匿名，但 Google 高層強調這些保護措施並不充足。他們主張駭客仍能快速識別使用者，且與小型公司分享這些數據將增加整個歐盟的網路犯罪風險。

Furthermore, the Commission wants to stop Google from exclusively linking its Gemini AI to the Android system. This change would allow other AI assistants to use 'wake words' and access the phone's microphone and camera. Google and Apple have expressed concern that this would weaken mobile security and make it easier for malicious software to infect devices. However, some competitors and experts argue that these risks are only theoretical and that the new rules will successfully encourage market competition.

此外，委員會希望阻止 Google 將其 Gemini AI 獨占性地連結至 Android 系統。此項變更將允許其他 AI 助手使用「喚醒詞」並獲取手機的麥克風與相機權限。Google 與 Apple 表示擔心這將削弱行動裝置安全性，並使惡意軟體更容易感染裝置。然而，部分競爭對手與專家認為這些風險僅為理論上的，且新規定將能成功鼓勵市場競爭。

At the same time, the European Council has introduced the 'Omnibus VII' package to simplify rules. This action postpones the deadlines for high-risk AI systems to 2027 and 2028 to reduce the administrative pressure on companies. Additionally, the new framework now strictly prohibits the creation of non-consensual intimate images, starting in December of this year.

與此同時，歐洲理事會推出了「Omnibus VII」方案以簡化規定。此舉將高風險 AI 系統的截止日期推遲至 2027 年與 2028 年，以減輕企業的行政壓力。此外，新框架現在嚴格禁止從今年 12 月起創建非經同意的私密圖像。

Conclusion

The European Commission is expected to announce its final, legally binding decision regarding Google's data and system obligations on July 27.

歐盟委員會預計將於 7 月 27 日公佈關於 Google 數據與系統義務的最終法律拘束決定。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Professional Push': Moving from Basic to B2 Verbs

At an A2 level, you use simple verbs like say, think, or want. To reach B2, you need Precise Reporting Verbs. These change the 'flavor' of your sentence and show the listener exactly how the speaker feels.

Look at how the article replaces basic words with 'Power Verbs':

Instead of "Say" $\rightarrow$ "Assert"
- A2: Google says that hackers could identify users.
- B2: Google asserts that hackers could identify users.
- Why? "Assert" means to say something with strong confidence and authority. It's a move from a simple statement to a strong claim.
Instead of "Think/Say" $\rightarrow$ "Emphasize"
- A2: They say the protections are not enough.
- B2: They emphasize that these protections are not enough.
- Why? "Emphasize" tells us the speaker is putting extra weight or importance on a specific point.
Instead of "Want" $\rightarrow$ "Require"
- A2: The EU wants Google to share data.
- B2: The EU requires Google to share data.
- Why? "Want" is a personal desire. "Require" is a legal or official necessity. This is the difference between a request and a command.

💡 Quick Transition Guide

A2 Word (Basic)	B2 Alternative (Precise)	When to use it?
Say	Claim / Assert	When someone is stating a fact they believe is true.
Want	Require / Demand	When there is a rule or a strong need.
Think	Argue / Maintain	When someone is giving a reason for their opinion.
Stop	Prohibit	When something is officially forbidden by law.

Pro Tip: Next time you write an email or a report, search for the word "say" or "want" and replace them with one of these B2 verbs. It immediately makes your English sound more formal and academic.

Vocabulary Learning

dominance (n.)

Power and influence over others, or the state of being the most important or strongest in a particular area.

Example:The company's market dominance made it difficult for new startups to compete.

assert (v.)

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Example:The lawyer continued to assert that his client was innocent despite the evidence.

exclusively (adv.)

Only; not including any others.

Example:The club is exclusively for members and their guests.

malicious (adj.)

Intending or intended to do harm.

Example:The computer was infected by a malicious program designed to steal passwords.

theoretical (adj.)

Based on or calculated from a theory rather than from experience or practice.

Example:While the plan sounds good in theoretical terms, it may not work in reality.

postpone (v.)

To cause or arrange for something to take place at a time later than that first planned.

Example:The committee decided to postpone the meeting until next Tuesday.

prohibit (v.)

To formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

Example:Many public buildings strictly prohibit smoking inside.

binding (adj.)

(Especially of an agreement or promise) legally forcing someone to do something.

Example:Once both parties sign the contract, it becomes a legally binding agreement.

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