Google points to Motorola’s deals to pre-install Perplexity AI, Microsoft apps as evidence in antitrust case

As part of the antitrust trial against Google, Motorola announced it would pre-install applications from Perplexity AI and Microsoft on its smartphones. This move reflects a challenge to Google’s previous monopoly and shows an opening up of the competitive landscape.

Peter Fitzgerald, Google’s VP, testified that this diversity in AI options represents Motorola’s shift from its exclusive agreement with Google, highlighting ongoing concerns about market competition and innovation in AI applications.