Apple has warned EU regulators that forcing Google to open Android to competing AI services risks user privacy, security, and device performance. The European Commission’s proposal to let AI rivals interact with Android apps for tasks like email and photo sharing has drawn pushback from both Google and Apple. Apple, subject to similar DMA rules, argues the measures could enable *unpredictable AI behaviors* and compromise system integrity. Critics say the Commission is substituting Google’s engineers’ expertise for its own, based on limited research.

Apple’s submission highlights concerns about *device integrity* and the fallout of "open and unfettered access" to core systems. The tech giant questions the EU’s technical rigor, noting the drafts were crafted in under three months. This echoes Apple’s prior clashes with the DMA, including a court challenge in October 2025 and calls to repeal the law entirely. The EU, however, insists the DMA has overall benefited competition without undermining security.

The feedback period closed May 13, 2026, with the Commission set to finalize rules by July 27. While the EU defends the DMA’s impact, Apple’s stance underscores ongoing tensions between regulators and tech firms over balancing innovation with safeguards. For now, the outcome hinges on whether the EU revises its approach to align with industry concerns or sticks to its original vision.