Apple Pulls Siri AI From EU After Losing Interoperability Fight
Apple won't launch its upgraded Siri AI in Europe after the EU rejected its request for an interoperability exemption.
Apple has opted to keep its new Siri AI tool out of the European Union entirely. The reason? Brussels wouldn't give it a pass on interoperability rules.
According to the EU, Apple requested an exemption from interoperability obligations tied to the upgraded Siri before launch. That request was denied. Rather than comply, Apple simply decided not to roll out the feature in the region at all.
It's the latest chapter in Apple's ongoing tension with EU regulators. The company has repeatedly clashed with Brussels over requirements that force Big Tech to open up its platforms and services to competitors.
The move leaves EU users without access to Apple's newest AI-powered assistant capabilities while the rest of the world gets the upgrade. Apple apparently prefers no launch over an open one.