The European Commission is tightening its grip on Big Tech's AI dominance, ordering Google to open its Android AI sandbox to competing assistants. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the EU wants to ensure that Google's Gemini does not enjoy privileged deep-device access that rivals lack.
Currently, Gemini is the only assistant with such privileged access, but this move could change that, giving users genuine choice over which AI runs on their device. However, implementation timelines and technical standards for 'equal access' remain undefined, and Google is expected to challenge the measures.
If enacted, this could reshape the mobile AI landscape, forcing Google to share its Android AI layer with competitors, potentially leveling the playing field for third-party assistants.