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Google has proposed a series of restrictions to address antitrust concerns surrounding its generative AI, Gemini. In a federal court filing, the company outlined that over the next three years, it will not force its partners, including device manufacturers, browsers, and wireless carriers, to distribute Gemini to US users. This move comes amidst a broader legal battle with the US Justice Department, which seeks to curb Google’s dominance in search and prevent its transfer to emerging AI technologies. Google aims to maintain some default search arrangements but won’t require partners to promote Gemini as a condition for distributing other Google services. This proposal is part of Google’s strategy to navigate ongoing antitrust scrutiny while preparing for a future where AI-driven search technologies play a crucial role.