EU pushes Google to equalize Android access for AI assistants
The European Union is renewing pressure on Google under the Digital Markets Act to grant rival AI assistants, such as ChatGPT and Claude, the same level of access to Android features as its own Gemini assistant. This action is part of the EU's broader effort to enforce fair competition on major digital platforms designated as 'gatekeepers'.
Key Takeaways
- The EU is pressing Google under the Digital Markets Act.
- Rival AI assistants named in the article include ChatGPT and Claude.
- The issue is equal access to Android features, not a new consumer product launch.
- Google’s Gemini assistant is the comparison point for access on Android.
Why It Matters
If enforced, the DMA push would narrow the gap between Google’s Gemini and rival assistants on Android by requiring equal feature access. That matters because Android is the distribution layer where assistant capabilities are exposed to users and apps. The broader regulatory angle is that the EU is using its gatekeeper framework to police how major platforms treat competing services. Watch for any formal DMA decision or specific Android feature access requirements tied to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
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