Apple may delay AI features in the EU because of its big tech law
by Richard Lawler from The Verge - All Posts on (#6NPGE)
Illustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple says upcoming features like its Apple Intelligence generative AI tools, iPhone mirroring, and SharePlay screen sharing may not be available in the European Union this year, as reported previously by Bloomberg.
Why? The Digital Markets Act (DMA), says Apple, citing the EU law that puts strict requirements on the gatekeepers" that control massive online platforms to block anticompetitive behavior. Recently, rumors have indicated that Apple and Meta could soon face charges over DMA violations.
According to Apple, the DMA requirements saying those gatekeepers must let third-party companies interoperate with their services could force" compromises over privacy and security.
Here is the statement sent to The Verge by Apple...