The EU's regulatory pressure on tech giants extends beyond Apple, with Meta now facing demands to allow rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp. This mirrors the ongoing dispute with Apple over Siri AI, which won't launch in European markets with iOS 27 due to Digital Markets Act restrictions.

EU regulators rejected all of Apple's proposed solutions for bringing Siri AI to European iPhones while maintaining support for third-party assistants. Craig Federighi expressed disappointment that EU users won't get Siri AI when iOS 27 releases, citing the inability to reach a compromise that preserves privacy and security.

The European Commission issued a rare emergency order requiring Meta to provide competing AI assistants unrestricted access to WhatsApp. Meta had previously charged fees for third-party AI integration after October, which the EU deemed anti-competitive. The company maintains its AI interface wasn't designed for external chatbots.

These regulatory actions signal the EU's aggressive stance on enforcing competition within digital platforms, forcing American tech companies to choose between their integrated ecosystems and European market access. The disputes highlight growing tensions between privacy-focused product design and antitrust enforcement.