EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says "unwarranted intervention"
The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Google's AI implementation on Android, calling for greater openness. Google has responded by labeling the EU's demands as an 'unwarranted intervention.' The commission aims to ensure fair competition by allowing third-party AI services more access and functionality on the Android platform.
- ▪The European Commission's investigation is part of the Digital Markets Act, which regulates dominant tech companies.
- ▪Google's Gemini AI currently has preferential treatment on Android devices, limiting third-party AI services.
- ▪The EU is proposing changes to enhance interoperability and user choice among AI services on Android.
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Choose your AI adventure EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that’s “unwarranted intervention” Gemini gets preferential treatment on Android, but maybe not for long (in Europe). Ryan Whitwam – Apr 27, 2026 4:03 pm | 52 Credit: Ryan Whitwam Credit: Ryan Whitwam Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav In January, the European Commission began an initial investigation, known as a specification proceeding, into how Google has implemented AI in the Android operating system. The results are in, and the EU says Android needs to be more open, which is not surprising. Meanwhile, Google says this amounts to “unwarranted intervention,” which is equally unsurprising.
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