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EU mandates Android hardware access parity for competing AI assistants
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European regulators have directed Google to grant third-party AI assistants equivalent access to Android device hardware—including camera, microphone, screen content, and background app automation—that Gemini currently enjoys. The mandate requires implementation in Android 18 by August 2027, establishing regulatory precedent for AI capability parity on mobile platforms.
What to do
Audit AI assistant integrations for uniform permission models and implement standardized hardware-access control policies across competing assistants.
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