Google potentially aiding Apple in enhancing Siri through Gemini technology
Apple has unveiled plans for a significant revamp of its virtual assistant, Siri. The redesigned Siri will be centred around three main components: a planner, a search system, and a summariser. The planner will process voice or text input to determine the most appropriate response, while the search system will explore the web or user data. The summariser will combine all the information into a concise final answer.
In a move to enhance Siri's summarisation capabilities, Apple has reportedly contracted AI startup Anthropic to develop an AI model. This collaboration is part of Apple's broader Siri overhaul, codenamed "Linwood" and "LLMSiri". Additionally, Apple has signed a formal agreement with Alphabet Inc.'s Google to evaluate and test a Google-developed AI model to aid Siri's voice assistant functions.
Two key AI models, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini, may be utilised for Siri's planning abilities. The new Siri feature will deliver smarter responses by pulling information from the web and presenting it in an easy-to-read summary. However, the specifics about the redesigned Siri, its features, or its development process remain undisclosed.
Meanwhile, in an antitrust case, Google has managed to avoid a Chrome breakup. A judge in the case has demanded certain changes from Google, but the details of these changes have not been specified in the article.
In other Apple news, the company is expected to introduce the new iPhone 17 models next week. The AI-powered Siri, on the other hand, is not expected to arrive until March 2026.
Interestingly, Apple's lead AI robotics researcher has recently departed from the company, joining Meta. The upgraded Siri, named World Knowledge Answers, is set to launch next year, promising a more intuitive and personalised user experience. The interface for the new Siri will include text, photos, videos, and points of interest.
The redesigned Siri is expected to understand personal data on your device and take action based on what's on your screen, providing a more seamless and integrated user experience. As always, we will keep you updated on any new developments regarding Apple's Siri and other tech news.
