The European Union has ordered Google to provide rival AI assistants with the same system permissions on Android as its own Gemini assistant, according to a regulatory decision. The move aims to promote competition in the AI assistant market on the dominant mobile platform.
The European Union has ordered Google to provide rival AI assistants with the same system permissions on Android that its own Gemini assistant enjoys. The decision, reported by regulatory sources, aims to prevent Google from using its control over the Android platform to favor its own AI service over competitors. The order is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to regulate digital markets and ensure fair competition. The specific terms of the order, including the timeline for compliance, have not yet been published.
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