Apple delays launch of AI-powered features in Europe, blaming EU rules
by Blake Montgomery and agencies from Technology | The Guardian on (#6NPGQ)
Apple says competition rules that require functionality with rival products would compromise privacy and security
Apple will delay launching three new artificial intelligence features in Europe because European Union competition rules require the company ensure that rival products and services can function with its devices. The features will launch in the fall in the US but will not arrive in Europe until 2025.
The company said on Friday three features - Phone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence - will not be rolled out to EU users this year because of regulatory uncertainties due to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
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