EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that's 'unwarranted intervention'

[BackRowBob]

The EU is pushing Google to make Android more open to rival AI assistants. That could mean Gemini no longer gets the same built-in advantage over competitors in Europe. Google calls it unwarranted intervention, but users should be able to choose which assistant works best on their phone.
EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that's "unwarranted intervention"

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/europe-could-force-google-to-open-android-to-other-ai-assistants/

[ShawnMichaels]

More choice on Android would be good for users.

[NinaVrina]

Google will fight this as hard as it can

[Taker92]

AI assistants should not be locked in by platform tricks

[Cass82]

The EU is doing what other regulators avoid