India, April 23 -- The European Union is ramping up its scrutiny of Google, which is part of Alphabet, by urging the tech giant to let competing AI assistants have more access to its Android operating system.

Reports suggest that European Commission regulators are working on requirements that would compel Google to provide third-party AI services like ChatGPT and Claude with the same level of access that it currently reserves for its own Gemini assistant.

This means allowing them to tap into crucial Android features such as voice activation, search capabilities, and integration with other apps.

This push is part of the broader initiative under the Digital Markets Act aimed at ensuring fair competition in the digital landscape. The goal i...