Breaking: Apple Considers Third-Party AI Models for Siri
Apple is reportedly planning a significant overhaul of its voice assistant, Siri, by exploring the integration of third-party AI models. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the tech giant is considering using Claude from Anthropic and ChatGPT from OpenAI to replace its in-house Large Language Model (LLM).
Siri: Own AI May Be Too Weak
The decision comes after Apple’s internal AI model failed to meet expectations. The company had initially announced a revamped Siri for the 2024 WWDC, but progress has slowed significantly, pushing the release date to 2026 at the earliest. This delay indicates Apple’s dissatisfaction with its internal developments.
Apple Tests Multiple LLMs
Apple has been secretly testing several AI models, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini. The aim is to run these models on Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute Servers, ensuring high-level data protection by not storing personal data.
Responsibility Redistributed
Alongside these technical tests, Apple is also making structural changes. John Giannandrea, the former AI chief, has been reportedly disempowered. Software chief Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell, formerly involved in the Vision Pro project, are now leading the new direction for Siri. Rockwell is said to be involved in the Claude tests.
Internal Criticism and New AI Plans
The decision to use external models is not without controversy. Bloomberg reports that the in-house AI team is demoralized, with some developers considering a move to competitors like Meta. Despite this, Apple aims to maintain its focus on on-device models for simpler tasks and private interactions.
Xcode Opens Up to LLMs
Apple is also expanding its integration of AI models into its developer tools. Xcode will now allow the use of ChatGPT and other LLMs as co-pilots for developers. The project Swift Assist, originally planned with an in-house model, seems to be facing the end.
Apple has not yet officially commented on these reports. However, if the company integrates Claude into Siri, it will signal a willingness to rely on third-party providers in critical areas, provided data protection and control remain within Apple’s infrastructure. The coming months will reveal the extent of Apple’s commitment to this new strategy.
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