Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 06/24 – Apple The First To Run Afoul Of The DMA
Jun 24, 2024
Could Apple be facing hefty fines in Europe due to alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act? Talks of a potential AI partnership between Apple and Meta are heating up. In the gig economy, rising wages for delivery drivers in NYC and Seattle are leading to fewer orders. Meanwhile, freelancers are feeling the pinch as generative AI takes over basic tasks, impacting job opportunities. California's proposed AI legislation is stirring concern among startups, highlighting the ongoing tension between innovation and regulation.
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Apple's DMA Violation
- Apple faces potential fines of up to $38 billion for breaching EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- The EU claims Apple's anti-steering rules violate the DMA, potentially impacting developer fees and alternative app store restrictions.
Apple Delays EU Feature Release
- Apple delays releasing some features, including AI tech, in the EU due to DMA interoperability concerns.
- They claim DMA compliance could risk user privacy and data security, potentially impacting features like iPhone mirroring.
AI Integrations with Apple
- Meta, Anthropic, and Perplexity have discussed integrating their AI models with Apple Intelligence.
- This could lead to wider AI model distribution, potentially offering premium subscriptions through Apple Intelligence.