EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that's "unwarranted intervention"
Summary
The European Commission has asked Google to make its Android operating system more open to allow third-party AI services to work better on Android devices. Google disagrees and says this demand would interfere with device makers' control and raise costs, but the EU may still require Google to make changes under its Digital Markets Act.Key Facts
- The European Commission started investigating Google’s use of AI on Android in January.
- The EU wants Android to be more open to AI services other than Google’s own AI, called Gemini.
- Google’s AI, Gemini, is preinstalled and has special access on Android devices, which limits what other AI apps can do.
- The EU’s Digital Markets Act targets large tech companies like Google to ensure fair competition and openness.
- The Commission proposes that third-party AI tools could be activated by voice commands or buttons and access local data for better suggestions.
- Google says the EU’s demands would reduce autonomy, increase costs, and harm privacy and security protections.
- The EU has previously forced Google to make changes, such as allowing alternative search engines and payment methods on Android in Europe.
- The Commission aims to give users more choice in AI services without losing features or functionality.
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