SynopsisEuropean Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen held a productive video call with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding topics of mutual interest. The discussion comes as Apple stated its Siri AI won't initially launch in the EU on iPhones or iPads. Apple cited the European Commission's alleged lack of constructive engagement on privacy and security, while the Commission pointed to Apple's failure to develop 'interoperability' meeting EU standards.European Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen had a "constructive" talk with Apple's Chief Executive Tim Cook during ‌a video ⁠call ⁠held on Monday, said a Commission spokesperson.They spoke about "topics ​of common interest" on which work continues, ​the spokesperson added ⁠on Wednesday.The ‌iPhone maker ​has ​said its ⁠Siri AI would not be available ​initially in the ​EU on iPhones or iPads and faulted the European Commission for refusing to ‌engage constructively with them to ensure ​privacy and ​security ⁠on their devices, while the Commission blamed Apple, saying the ​company had been unable to develop "interoperability" to meet EU standards. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now