Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week to discuss child safety initiatives. According to a social media post from von der Leyen, the two discussed the EU Kids Act and agreed on the importance of privacy, safety, and security for children, though specific implementation details were not shared. The meeting occurs as EU users await news on Siri AI feature launches, which face regulatory hurdles in the region.

Von der Leyen emphasized that tech companies must empower parents and providers with protections for young users. Cook has been active in diplomatic engagements since stepping down as CEO, having met with Australia's Prime Minister earlier in the week and with a scheduled White House dinner alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. The discussion highlights ongoing tensions between child safety regulations and AI deployment in the European market.