WorkApril 28, 2026via The Register AI/ML
Brussels orders Google to share Android's AI sandbox with the other kids
Why it matters
EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement is reshaping AI competitive dynamics by mandating platform parity. This sets precedent for how regulatory bodies will force incumbents to level the playing field for AI assistants competing on mobile.
Key signals
- EU DMA enforcement action against Google
- Android AI sandbox access ordered to be shared with rival AI assistants
- Gemini loses exclusive deep device access advantage
- Platform parity requirement for AI competitors on mobile
- April 2026 enforcement timeline
The hook
Brussels just forced Google to hand over Android's AI sandbox. Rival assistants get the same device access as Gemini—or Google pays.
DMA enforcers want rival assistants to get same deep device access as Gemini