Tim Cook and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen held constructive talks regarding Apple's new Siri AI. The virtual meeting aimed to resolve a dispute over Apple's compliance with EU competition rules. Apple seeks to launch its updated Siri in Europe without facing significant fines. Discussions covered how to achieve this while adhering to the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The dispute had led to public backlash against the European Commission, with many consumers feeling deprived of new technology. Some officials reported receiving abusive messages, including death threats. Apple had proposed a "Trusted System Agent" as a technical fix to allow rival AI assistants access to device data. This agent would act as a software layer, preventing full data access by third parties. However, Apple has not yet built the agent, awaiting EU assurances of compliance. The commission stated its contact with Apple on the agent idea was limited and lacked concrete details. They claim Apple is primarily seeking approval to delay compliance. Apple argues they presented a detailed proposal for the agent, seeking upfront confirmation of DMA compliance. The commission's stance, however, was to review the agent after it's built and after consulting competitors. This lack of clarity prevents Apple from committing resources to develop the EU-specific system. The demands for third-party AI on Android, like unrestricted background execution, are seen as potentially unworkable for Apple's iOS.