Apple and the European Union Talk About AI

Apple 與歐盟討論 AI

Jul 1, 2026, 07:43
European UnionTechnology

Introduction

Henna Virkkunen from the EU and Tim Cook from Apple had a video meeting. They talked about AI services in Europe.

歐盟的 Henna Virkkunen 與 Apple 的 Tim Cook 進行了一次視訊會議，他們討論了歐洲的 AI 服務。

Main Body

The EU has new rules for technology. Apple says these rules are a problem. Because of this, Apple did not bring new AI tools to Europe.

歐盟對科技制定了新規定。Apple 表示這些規定是一個問題。因此，Apple 並未將新的 AI 工具引入歐洲。

Apple says the EU rules make phones less safe. The EU says Apple does not follow the rules correctly.

Apple 認為歐盟的規定降低了手機的安全性。歐盟則表示 Apple 並未正確遵守規定。

This is a big problem for Apple. Europe is a very important market. Apple sells many phones there. The EU can also make Apple pay a lot of money if they break the rules.

這對 Apple 來說是一個大問題。歐洲是一個非常重要的市場，Apple 在當地銷售大量手機。如果 Apple 違反規定，歐盟還可以要求 Apple 支付鉅額罰款。

Conclusion

The two sides had a good talk. But they still do not agree on everything.

雙方進行了良好的對話，但在所有事情上仍未達成共識。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Action' Connection

Look at how we talk about things happening right now in this story. We use a simple pattern: Who →\rightarrow Does what.

  • Apple →\rightarrow sells many phones.
  • The EU →\rightarrow has new rules.

⚠️ When things are 'Bad' or 'Good'

To reach A2, you need to describe problems. Notice these words from the text:

  1. Problem (Something bad) →\rightarrow "These rules are a problem."
  2. Important (Something we need) →\rightarrow "Europe is a very important market."
  3. Safe (No danger) →\rightarrow "Phones less safe."

🛠 Simple Connectors

Stop using only one sentence. Use these to link ideas:

Because of this →\rightarrow explains why something happened. Example: The rules are a problem. →\rightarrow Because of this, Apple did not bring tools.

But →\rightarrow shows a difference. Example: They had a good talk. →\rightarrow But they do not agree.

Vocabulary Learning

service (n.)
A system that provides a helpful thing for a customer
Example:The internet service in this hotel is very fast.
rule (n.)
An official instruction that tells you what you can or cannot do
Example:There is a rule that says no smoking in the building.
problem (n.)
Something that is difficult or needs to be fixed
Example:I have a problem with my computer today.
market (n.)
The group of people who buy a specific product
Example:The company wants to sell its products in the Asian market.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else
Example:I agree with you that the movie was great.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→