Apple pushes back on EU plan to open Android to AI rivals
Apple has filed a submission with the European Commission (EC) to express criticism regarding proposed measures that would mandate Google to open parts of its Android operating system to competing AI services. The filing warns against such a move by the EC.
Key Takeaways
- Apple filed its submission to the European Commission today.
- The filing targets proposed measures affecting Google’s Android operating system.
- The proposals would require parts of Android to be opened to AI rivals.
- The article does not name the AI services or companies that would benefit.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is regulatory pressure on Android access: Apple is arguing against measures that would make parts of Google’s mobile OS available to competing AI services. That matters for the broader device and platform stack because any change to Android access rules can affect how AI features reach users on mobile. In this case, the source only shows Apple’s pushback, not the Commission’s next move. Watch for the European Commission’s response or a revised draft that spells out which Android components would be covered.
Read full article at 9to5mac.com
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