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UK's CMA Proposes Measures to Make It Easier for Users to Switch Search Engines on Android and Chrome

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The UK's CMA has proposed new rules requiring Google to make it simpler for Android and Chrome users to select alternative search engines or AI platforms.

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The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new measures to force Google to make it easier for users to switch to alternative search engines or AI platforms on Android and Chrome, aiming to give UK customers greater choice and control over their search services.

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