EU Pressures Google and Apple to Open Operating Systems for AI Assistants

The European Union is urging Google and Apple to open their operating systems to foster competition in AI assistant markets, despite concerns over privacy and security. Under the 2023 Digital Markets Act, the EU seeks to ensure users can access any AI assistant equally, but both companies argue this could compromise data protection and national security. Specific demands include allowing third-party AI to interact with devices and data-sharing obligations, with Google set to begin sharing search data by January 2025.