Google Pays Samsung Billions for Gemini AI Default Placement
Discover how Google secures its monopoly by paying Samsung massive sums to preinstall Gemini as the default AI assistant.
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Google Pays Samsung Billions for Gemini AI Default Placement Why Is Google Paying Samsung Billions for Gemini AI? If you’ve been wondering why Google is paying Samsung an enormous sum to make Gemini AI the default assistant on Galaxy devices, you’re not alone. This multi-billion-dollar deal highlights Google’s aggressive strategy to maintain dominance in the tech ecosystem. With Gemini now preinstalled on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series—replacing Bixby as the primary AI assistant—Google ensures its services remain front and center for millions of users. This move comes amid a high-stakes antitrust trial where Google faces scrutiny over monopolistic practices tied to similar deals with Apple and other device makers. Image : Google The agreement includes fixed monthly payments and a share of ad revenue generated through the Gemini app. According to Bloomberg, Peter Fitzgerald, Google’s VP of platforms and device partnerships, testified that this two-year contract started in January 2025. DOJ lawyer David Dahlquist described the fixed payment…