Link to: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas-regnier-24a05810b_what-is-the-true-story-behind-apples-decision-activity-7470439874664280064-TuEt
Apple declined EU Siri AI to avoid DMA interoperability rules; 18-month exemption rejected. The ruling ensures gatekeepers cannot monopolize AI agents—enterprises must now architect stack decisions with mandatory third-party optionality across EU.
The European Commission Response to Siri AI and the DMA
Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for the European Commission, in a statement posted to LinkedIn (with edited video, if you’d like to watch him read parts aloud):
What is the true story behind Apple’s decision not to roll out
“Siri AI” in the EU?
This decision is Apple’s and Apple’s only.
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Apple blames EU's Big Tech rulebook for delaying Siri AI | Euractiv
The EU’s DMA: Fines, delayed features and unclear benefits
Apple blames the DMA again for “delayed” Siri AI in the EU.
EU regulators reject Apple's request for Siri AI exemption under Digital Markets Act
EU Says Apple Asked For 18-Month DMA Exemption | Silicon UK
‘EU law is non-negotiable.’
A European Commission spokesperson explained the reasons behind Siri AI's unavailability in the region in a statement to Neowin.
Link to: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/14/apple-withholding-siri-ai-europe-is-another-dma-failure/
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