Google AI Mode disabled in EU due to regulatory liability concerns
Google AI Mode and AI summaries appear inaccessible to EU users, likely triggered by regulatory decisions holding Google liable for AI-generated quote accuracy. Users must VPN to access features available elsewhere. This reflects a structural tension between AI product rollout speed and EU compliance requirements.
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