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+/*
+ * Copyright Elasticsearch B.V. and/or licensed to Elasticsearch B.V. under one
+ * or more contributor license agreements. Licensed under the Elastic License
+ * 2.0; you may not use this file except in compliance with the Elastic License
+ * 2.0.
+ */
+
+import { AI_ASSISTANT_BUTTON } from '../../screens/ai_assistant';
+import { login } from '../../tasks/login';
+import { visitGetStartedPage } from '../../tasks/navigation';
+
+describe(
+  'App Features for Security Essentials',
+  {
+    tags: ['@serverless'],
+    env: {
+      ftrConfig: {
+        productTypes: [
+          { product_line: 'security', product_tier: 'essentials' },
+          { product_line: 'endpoint', product_tier: 'essentials' },
+        ],
+      },
+    },
+  },
+  () => {
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      login();
+    });
+
+    it('should not have AI Assistant available', () => {
+      visitGetStartedPage();
+      cy.get(AI_ASSISTANT_BUTTON).should('not.exist');
+    });
+  }
+);