powered Siri in EU and China over regulatory hurdles · TechNode
Apple has announced that its new AI-powered Siri features will be delayed in the EU and mainland China due to regulatory hurdles. The company is navigating the EU's Digital Markets Act, which mandates interoperability and third-party access, while managing similar compliance requirements in China.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing friction between global tech giants and regional regulators over AI deployment and digital market competition laws.
Apple said its redesigned AI-powered Siri will not be available in the EU or mainland China for now due to regulatory requirements. Unveiled on Tuesday, the upgraded Siri can answer questions using information from users screens, messages, emails, and photos. An English-language beta will launch later this year after an initial developer preview.
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