Streit um KI-Datenschutz: Apple bringt neues Smarthome-Display nicht in die EU

Apple has decided not to launch its new smart home display, HomeView, in the European Union due to a dispute over accessing user data for AI rivals. The device aims to simplify the control of connected technology within households, even leveraging the AI-enhanced Apple voice assistant, Siri. However, Siri faces a controversy with the EU Commission, restricting its availability on iPhones and iPads in the EU.

At the heart of the disagreement is the access of AI competitors to data from Apple customers. The Commission insists that Apple must allow competitors equal access to its data under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent it from gaining an advantage over its own product. Apple, on the other hand, argues that data security should be prioritized and has opted out of bringing Siri to the EU.

According to the company, it is working constructively with the EU to find a solution. The smart home display will initially only be available in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, India, and New Zealand. HomeView can recognize up to six individuals in a household through its camera and personalize the displayed information accordingly.

Additionally, users can play music, set timers, or make video calls. Rival providers of smart home platforms, Google and Amazon, have been offering similar display devices for years.