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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
Apple said EU draft measures to force Google to assist AI rivals could threaten user privacy, security and device integrity. The remarks come as the European Commission seeks feedback on DMA-related measures affecting Google and the broader platform ecosystem.
Why It Matters
The stance highlights tensions over how platforms should enable third-party AI access while safeguarding privacy and security, with potential implications for OS design and digital competition policy.
Timeline
2 Events
May 14, 2026: Apple criticises EU DMA measures to help AI rivals access Google services
May 14, 2026
Apple echoed Google’s criticism of the Commission’s draft measures, warning that they would create profound risks for user privacy, security, safety, and device integrity if confirmed. Apple argued the proposals could undermine privacy and security safeguards and would enable AI rivals to interact with Android apps to send emails, order food, or share photos. Apple said the EU is redesigning an OS and, by substituting judgments by Google’s engineers with its own, risks open and unfettered access.
April 2026: EU Commission calls for feedback on draft DMA measures; Apple begins submitting its response
April 2026
The European Commission issued a call for feedback on draft measures aimed at helping Google comply with the Digital Markets Act. Apple began responding to this call, outlining concerns about privacy, security and safety in a submission.