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EU Presses Google To Open Android AI to Rivals

The step triggers a Digital Markets Act consultation through May 13.

Overview

  • The European Commission, which outlined preliminary measures Monday, opened a process for feedback that runs until May 13.
  • The plan would let third‑party AI services send emails through a user’s chosen app, place food orders, and share photos from Android devices.
  • Users would be able to pick custom wake words to start alternative assistants instead of saying “Hey Google” or “Ok Google.”
  • The Commission says Google now keeps many of these deep integrations for its own AI offerings on Android, such as Gemini.
  • A final, binding DMA decision is expected by late July, and the EU could enforce penalties if Google does not comply.