Google restricts Meta's use of Gemini models, FT reports

Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's use of its Gemini AI models, the Financial Times reported. The exact limits — whether related to licensing terms, API access, or usage scope — have not been detailed, but the move signals a new dynamic between the two tech giants in the AI space.

Meta has been a major force in open-source AI with its Llama series, while also relying on third-party models in certain applications. Google's decision to curb Meta's access to Gemini reflects the increasingly complex relationship where AI model providers must navigate both partnership opportunities and competitive pressures.

The development raises broader questions about how major AI model makers will license their technology to peers who are also competitors. As frontier models become critical infrastructure, such licensing decisions could reshape the competitive landscape.

Neither Google nor Meta has issued an official statement regarding the report. The story was distributed via TipRanks citing the Financial Times.