EU Calls Siri AI Talks with Apple CEO Cook 'Constructive'

European Union officials said they held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook following a dispute over new features of the AI assistant Siri. According to Reuters, the European Commission stated after the meeting with Cook that the discussions were positive and that dialogue between the parties would continue. The focus of the talks was on whether Apple's Siri AI updates comply with competition rules under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU had expressed concerns particularly regarding Siri's integration with third-party services and the processing of user data. Apple, however, argues that the new features prioritize user privacy and are compliant with regulations. In a statement released after the meeting with Cook, EU officials said, 'We are in a constructive dialogue and believe Apple will take concrete steps to address our concerns.' The meeting also covered the launch timeline for Siri AI and potential compliance issues. The parties agreed to continue technical-level discussions in the coming weeks. This development comes at a time when the EU is increasing regulatory pressure on big tech companies. Apple had previously been required to make changes to services such as the App Store and Safari browser under the DMA. The dispute over Siri AI could further complicate the company's compliance process in the EU market. This is not investment advice.