Apple warns EU against forcing Google to open Android to AI rivals
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Key Points:
- Apple has submitted a formal criticism to the European Commission regarding proposed measures that would require Google to open parts of Android to rival AI services, citing concerns over privacy, security, and safety risks.
- The European Commission's draft measures aim to give third-party AI services better access to Android capabilities, enabling them to interact with installed apps for tasks like sending emails or ordering food, as part of compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Apple warned that these proposals could jeopardize device integrity and performance, especially given the unpredictable nature of rapidly evolving AI technologies, and argued that the Commission's approach is premature and undermines Google's years of engineering decisions.
- The European Commission had invited feedback from third parties until May 13, with a final decision on Google's compliance with the DMA expected in July.