# European Commission
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Brussels Rejects Apple’s Privacy Defense as Siri AI Launch Stalls in Europe
Apple has delayed the European launch of its AI-upgraded Siri, citing privacy concerns under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The European Commission has rejected this explanation, asserting that Apple simply failed to comply with regulations and was denied a requested 18-month exemption.
Brussels Breaks the Wall: Meta Forced to Open WhatsApp to AI Rivals
The EU has ordered Meta to lift its restrictions on third-party AI assistants accessing WhatsApp to prevent long-term competitive damage. This interim measure forces Meta to maintain an open ecosystem while the European Commission completes a full antitrust investigation into the company's AI practices.
Brussels vs. Menlo Park: EU Forces Meta to Open WhatsApp to AI Rivals
The European Commission has ordered Meta to halt policies that block rival AI companies from integrating with WhatsApp Business within five days. This proactive antitrust measure aims to prevent Meta from using its messaging dominance to unfairly monopolize the emerging AI assistant market.
The Brussels Squeeze: Google Braces for First Major Digital Markets Act Fine
The European Union is set to fine Google approximately €1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in search results. This marks a pivotal shift in regulatory strategy, moving from slow antitrust litigation to proactive, high-stakes enforcement against Silicon Valley giants.
Brussels Rebuffs Meta’s ‘Malicious Compliance’ in WhatsApp AI Antitrust Row
The European Commission has preliminarily ruled that Meta's new fee-based access for AI assistants on WhatsApp still violates antitrust laws, functioning as a hidden ban. Regulators are now moving to force Meta to restore free third-party access through interim measures to protect competition in the European AI market.
X Submits Fix for Paid ‘Blue Tick’ as EU Considers Next Steps After €120m DSA Ruling
The European Commission says X has submitted a remedial plan for its paid ‘‘blue tick’’ verification after a December 2025 DSA non-compliance ruling that led to a €120 million fine. Brussels will assess the proposal while X faces additional deadlines to remedy ad-transparency and researcher-access breaches and pursues a court appeal.
EU Opens Formal Probe into X’s ‘Grok’ Chatbot, Raising Stakes for AI Oversight
The European Commission has opened a formal DSA investigation into Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s X, to evaluate systemic risks such as misinformation and user harm. The probe reflects the EU’s strengthened regulatory posture toward platform governance and AI oversight, and could lead to fines, operational constraints or mandated safety measures.