Apple Delays Siri AI in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, Citing DMA Security Concerns
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Summary
Apple announced that the rollout of Siri AI features for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will be delayed in the European Union due to regulatory requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). According to Apple, the DMA mandates that AI systems be given nearly unrestricted access to user devices and the ability to act autonomously without user visibility or control, including capabilities like reading messages, making purchases, and accessing files. Apple cites security concerns, noting that AI systems can be hijacked to steal personal data such as passwords and photos, as justification for the delay.
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· 3 pulledAccording to EU regulators, the DMA requires Apple to give any AI system nearly unlimited access to a user's device, as well as the ability to act on that access autonomously without a user's ongoing visibility and control.
That includes the ability to read and send messages, make purchases, access files, and execute actions across any app.
Security researchers have already shown that AI systems can be hijacked to steal personal data — like passwords and photos — and t
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