EU orders Google to grant rivals greater access to Android and Search

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The European Union has ruled that Google must allow competing AI assistants and search engines broader access to Android and Google Search. The two decisions, issued on Thursday, arise from regulatory proceedings under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which imposes obligations on dominant tech platforms classified as 'gatekeepers'. The rulings could significantly reduce Google's control over two of its most critical platforms. The outcome may also affect the future development of Google's AI assistant Gemini while creating new openings for rival companies to compete.

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