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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on revising eligibility rules for AI assistants to appear on Google search engine choice screens, sparking debate. Key stakeholders including DuckDuckGo, Mozilla, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung express conflicting views on how this change could impact competition and consumer choice in search services.
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The regulatory bar for AI assistants to gain visibility on UK search choice screens is shifting, challenging you to adjust your market entry or growth strategies. Your next move should be to engage with CMA consultations or review alternative search and AI channels now opening up or closing down.
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