Apple says it is continuing constructive talks with the EU but still cannot launch Siri AI in Europe. As a result, HomeView will not be released in the EU, and the Apple TV and HomePod mini 2 lose their main new feature there.
A Guardian column argues that Chinese open-weight models from developers such as DeepSeek and Xiaomi, released monthly and usable without costly licences, pose risks for Western businesses and governments. It contrasts them with Western AI, which it says comes with at least some security effort.
After a backlash, Meta has revised its commercial terms again, dropping wording suggesting it could use content from sites, including news outlets, to develop and improve its AI. The passage no longer appears on the terms page.
Apple has tightened its App Store guidelines to target apps that use AI to create nonconsensual intimate images. The change aims to keep so-called nudify tools out of its store.
A study by Brussels think tank ECIPE puts the central cost of the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act at €115bn over ten years. It was paid for by CCIA Europe, a lobby group whose members include Amazon, Google and Meta.
Westminster appears to be paying more attention to warnings about AI safety, including its use by extremist groups and other bad actors. At the Labour conference, one cabinet minister predicted AI would soon dominate public debate.