EU Orders Google to Level Android Playing Field for Rival AI Apps
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The European Commission formally orders Google to grant third‑party AI services the same access to Android device features as Gemini, under the Digital Markets Act. The requirement covers 11 features, inter‑app actions, background tasks, and access to on‑device AI resources, with most changes due by August 1, 2027. Google says it will advocate a balanced approach to protect privacy and security while pursuing compliance.
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- Europe tells Google it must open Android phones to rivals’ AI bots The Washington Post
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