Google is better at playing this game
The European Union has ordered Google to provide rival AI assistants with the same system and data access currently granted to Gemini on Android devices. While the ruling is a regulatory challenge, Google has until 2027 to comply, providing the company a significant window to further solidify its market position.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the EU's aggressive enforcement of the Digital Markets Act to curb the power of 'gatekeeper' tech platforms and foster competition in the AI sector.
Today, the European Union ordered Google to give its AI rivals greater access to Android, the open-source operating system that powers billions of devices worldwide. The demand is hardly surprising. It may look like a defeat on paper for Google, which has spent years resisting exactly this kind of access, but it is a regulatory win. It’s also a sign that Google may have outmaneuvered Apple by playing Brussels’ regulatory game far more shrewdly.
The article presents a balanced view of the regulatory action, framing it as both a defeat and a strategic win for Google.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in