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UK CMA Proposes Search Choice Screens, AI Assistant Rules for Google and Android OEMs

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed rules that would require Google and Android device manufacturers to present search choice screens on first use and via yearly prompts, along with new rules for AI assistants. The proposal also mandates that smartphone makers give users a choice of AI assistants.

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    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 more (Steve Dent/Engadget)

    Steve Dent / Engadget : 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 more — It would also require smartphone makers to give users a choice of AI assistants. — The UK's Competition and Markets Authority …

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