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EU pressures Google to open Android for AI rivals like ChatGPT and Claude

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Published on 24 April 2026
EU pressures Google to open Android for AI rivals like ChatGPT and Claude

Google warns access could weaken security and privacy

The European Union is escalating pressure on Google, demanding that it give rival AI search assistants equal access to Android features. Regulators say the move should help services like ChatGPT and Claude compete, while Google argues it could expose users to security and privacy risks. The push is fueled by the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

  • EU regulators want Google to share Android features with rival AI assistants
  • Proposed changes could boost competition from services like ChatGPT and Claude
  • Google fears equal access may increase security and privacy risks
  • The Digital Markets Act is the legal driver behind the demand
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