Apple says it won't roll out AI features in Europe due to regulatory concerns

State of play: The system, which will integrate generative AI into the iPhone, iPad and Mac, is set to be rolled out in the U.S. later this year.

• But the European Union's sweeping Digital Markets Act went into effect in March and established new restrictions on big technology companies.
• Apple said in a statement Friday that "due to the regulatory uncertainties brought about by" the DMA, "we do not believe that we will be able to roll out three of these features—iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence—to our EU users this year."

Between the lines: The company cited concern over the DMA's requirement for interoperability — which calls for developing software that can work on different operating systems and hardware, better allowing users to switch providers or move their data, per the Wall Street Journal.

• "We are concerned that the interoperability requirements of the DMA could force us to compromise the integrity of our products in ways that risk user privacy and data security," Apple said, adding that it is committed to working with the EU to find a solution.

Our thought bubble, from Axios' Ina Fried: Although Apple Intelligence was only coming in American English this year, the decision raises questions over Apple's ability to aggressively release new features in Europe given its status under regulations such as the Digital Markets Act.

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