> there needs to be some mechanism for protecting the privacy and security of users Apple is not in a position to be the one evaluating security of 3rd party o

> there needs to be some mechanism for protecting the privacy and security of users Apple is not in a position to be the one evaluating security of 3rd party offers. Apple markets itself as one but the reality is that it’s a conflict of interest for them to perform this function. It’s also not up to Apple to decide what privacy is and later change their minds because for example Apple Intelligence needs access to “personal context” or they receive information requests from the US government, or similar. All companies operating within the EU are subject to privacy and consumer protection regulations and allowing for interoperability doesn’t change any of that.