The European Union has put restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence using user-generated content. This has caused problems for tech giants like Apple, Meta (Facebook’s parent company), and others. In March, the EU Commission began investigating whether these companies were complying with new digital market regulations aimed at protecting smaller competitors and consumer choices.
Apple has decided not to introduce all new AI features to iPhone models in EU countries this year, including their recently launched Apple Intelligence. The reason for this decision is the ambiguities in EU restrictions and concerns about user data security. News outlets like The Guardian, Bloomberg, and Financial Times have reported on this issue.
Meanwhile, Meta has also faced challenges in Europe due to EU restrictions on training AI with user-generated content. Forbes reported that Meta can only offer a “second-class service” in Europe as a result. These issues reflect the ongoing battle between tech companies and regulatory bodies like the EU in terms of artificial intelligence development.