Apple wants Europe to blink Apple states its new AI-powered Siri will not launch in the European Union due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), citing privacy and security risks associated with granting competitors access to user data. The European Commission counters that the DMA does not prohibit new product launches and that Apple has not developed compliant interoperability solutions. This disagreement has led to an impasse, with Apple unwilling to release Siri AI on the EU’s terms and the Commission accusing Apple of stifling competition.

• Apple is delaying the launch of its AI-powered Siri in the European Union, blaming the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
• Apple argues that DMA’s interoperability requirements would compromise customer privacy and security by granting rivals excessive access to user data.
• The European Commission states that the DMA does not prevent Apple from introducing new features and that Apple has not proposed compliant solutions.
• Apple proposed an intermediary system called ‘Trusted System Agent’ but claims the European Commission rejected it.
• Experts are divided, with some acknowledging potential risks in mandated interoperability while others view Apple’s stance as a tactic to pressure the EU and preserve its closed ecosystem.
• Apple has previously cited DMA concerns for withholding other features in the EU, such as live translation for AirPods and iPhone mirroring. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/947051/apple-europe-dma-siri-ai