UK CMA proposes AI assistants on Google Android and Chrome choice screens
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday proposed new rules requiring Google to include AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Perplexity on the choice screens shown to Android and Chrome users. The proposals would require Google to present a choice of search providers during initial device setup or when opening Chrome, prompt users annually to select a default, and allow…
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- CMA proposes AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity on Google choice screens
- Users would see search provider choices at setup and get annual default prompts
- Consultation runs until October 9 with final decision expected by year-end
Google faces UK push to put AI assistants on Android, Chrome choice screens
aol.com · 23 September 2026
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3sources- The UK CMA proposes rules requiring Google and Android OEMs to offer search choice screens on first use and via yearly prompts, new AI assistant rules, and morePress · engadget.com ·
- UK Watchdog Demands Google Offer Search Alternatives as AI Rivals ChatGPT and Perplexity RisePress · blockonomi.com ·
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