EU orders Google to open Android AI features and share Search data under DMA; Google raises privacy concerns

The European Commission has issued two binding specification decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates large digital platforms designated as gatekeepers, requiring Google to improve interoperability for third-party AI assistants on Android and share Google Search data with eligible search providers. Continue reading “EU orders Google to open Android AI features and share Search data under DMA; Google raises privacy concerns”

Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27

Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27”