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Apple requested an 18-month exemption from the EU's stringent guidelines, but the appeal was denied.
Apple requested an 18-month exemption from the EU's tech rules for its Siri AI overhaul.
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Apple proposed a secure intermediary system for Siri AI access, presented to the EU six months ago.
The European Commission denied the exemption, saying Apple failed to meet interoperability standards.
EU regulators stated Apple had not provided adequate compliance solutions for the new Siri AI features.
Apple faced criticism from EU regulators after blaming tech rules for withholding its revamped Siri AI from the European market. The tech giant requested an 18-month exemption from the EU's stringent guidelines, but the appeal was denied. Apple says the EU's stance hampers privacy and security.
In a press briefing, Apple outlined its intentions to introduce a secure intermediary system for virtual assistants to access Siri AI, a plan presented to the EU six months ago. The company insists its approach would safeguard user data while adhering to European privacy laws.
The European Commission rebuffed Apple's claims, stating Apple had not met required interoperability standards. The Commission argued that compliance solutions were lacking from Apple's side, dismissing their extended exemption request as unnecessary.
(With inputs from agencies.)