APPLE JOINS GOOGLE IN EU AI ACCESS DISPUTE

Apple has raised concerns over new European Union proposals aimed at opening mobile platforms to competing artificial intelligence services, aligning with Google in opposing parts of the regulatory framework.

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The measures, being developed by the European Commission, are intended to increase competition by allowing third-party AI systems deeper access to operating system features.

Apple argues that the proposed requirements could introduce risks related to privacy, security, and device performance, highlighting the tension between regulatory goals and platform control.

WHAT THE EU PROPOSAL TARGETS

The European Commission's initiative is part of a broader effort to enforce the Digital Markets Act, which seeks to ensure fair competition among large technology companies. One aspect of the proposal focuses on enabling rival AI services to interact more directly with mobile operating systems.

In practical terms, this could allow third-party AI assistants to perform actions within apps, access system-level functions, and integrate more deeply into device workflows. The goal is to prevent platform owners from limiting competition by restricting access to key features.

For regulators, the move is aimed at giving users more choice and encouraging innovation by lowering barriers for competing services.

APPLE’S PRIVACY AND SECURITY CONCERNS

Apple has responded by emphasizing the potential risks of expanding system-level access.

The company argues that allowing external AI models to interact with core functions could expose sensitive data and weaken safeguards built into its ecosystem.