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Apple backs Google, citing privacy risks in EU AI access rules

Apple has sided with Google in its dispute with the European Union over proposed regulations for Android's AI access. The EU's Digital Markets Act aims to ensure third-party AI services have the same access to Android as Google's Gemini, and to share search data with rivals. Apple echoed Google's concerns, stating that granting broad access to competing AI systems could compromise user privacy, security, and device integrity due to the evolving and unpredictable nature of AI. AI

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IMPACT This regulatory push could reshape how AI services are integrated into mobile operating systems, potentially impacting competition and user choice.

RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action by the EU impacting major tech companies' AI access policies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Apple backs Google, citing privacy risks in EU AI access rules

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals

    The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    # Apple bekommt wohl aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen Angst... 😜 https://www. globalbankingandfinance.com/ap ple-criticises-eu-measures-help-ai-rivals-access-google

    # Apple bekommt wohl aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen Angst... 😜 https://www. globalbankingandfinance.com/ap ple-criticises-eu-measures-help-ai-rivals-access-google/ https://www. reuters.com/world/google-gets- pointers-eu-regulators-helping-ai-rivals-access-services-2026-04-27 # Goog…