Apple has criticized the EU's demands to open up Android to third-party AI services
Apple has criticized European Union initiatives that would expand access for third-party artificial intelligence services to the Android platform. The company stated that such changes could pose risks to user privacy, data security, and the stable operation of devices.
Reuters reports on this.
Apple released a statement in response to the European Commission’s request for comments on draft measures regarding Google. These measures are intended to help Google comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to limit the influence of large tech companies.
The new EU measures would allow competing AI services to interact with Android apps, performing actions such as sending emails, ordering food, or sharing photos. Google has already objected to this, emphasizing that it would undermine key user protection mechanisms in Europe.
Apple supported Google’s position, emphasizing that the risks are particularly significant given the rapid development of artificial intelligence, where its capabilities and potential threats remain unpredictable. In its statement, the company noted that the European Commission is effectively “replacing the technical solutions of Google’s engineers with its own conclusions, reached in less than three months of work.” Apple believes that the sole purpose of the proposed measures is “open and unrestricted access,” which could put users at risk.
Apple, which is also subject to EU rules on opening up its ecosystem, stated that it has a significant interest in this case due to its own operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The company emphasized that the decision will have broader implications for how platforms must grant third-party AI services access to their systems.
The comment period on the proposals ran from April 27 to May 13, 2026. The European Commission stated that it will carefully review all submitted materials and may make adjustments, but the final decision must be made by July 27, 2026.
Separately, in May 2026, the EU reported that it generally views the impact of the DMA as positive, rejecting Apple’s calls to revise the regulation. This indicates that despite criticism from major tech companies, the European Commission remains committed to ensuring the openness of digital ecosystems.
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