> Maybe I'm cynical, but what I'm wondering is which country's regulation led to Apple being forced to do this

Not Europe, that’s for sure.

Most likely American “regulation” via cutthroat capitalism and attempt to copy WeChat’s success.

> I don't want Europe to become more like the US.

Well, we will see. Seems to be happening anyway. Best of luck

>I don't want EU to fall behind further in the AI race

Buddy, EU didn’t even sign up for the race

> AI tends to be overly-positive, so either AI might congratulate you on your kill streak.

Nice