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CMA Proposes New Measures to Give Android and Chrome Users More Search Engine Options
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed new measures to force Google to give its Android and Chrome users more control over their search services.
This move is aimed at 'future-proofing' options for people in the UK, allowing them to choose from various search engines or AI platforms as they become available.
The CMA's proposal would require Google to provide a choice of search services when users first set up their Android phone or open Chrome, followed by an annual prompt to select their preferred provider.
The plan also includes allowing AI assistants that meet specific technical and security requirements to be included in the choice screens.