Apple’s Siri delay: Why the AI upgrade is taking so long
Apple has finally shed light on the protracted delay in delivering a new, more intelligent version of its voice assistant, Siri. The revelation comes as the tech giant’s software engineering chief, Craig Federighi, explains to The Wall Street Journal that reliability issues are at the core of the delay announced during this year’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC).
Understanding the Delay
Federighi admitted that while Apple had feasible prototypes, it couldn’t meet its initial benchmarks for reliability. “We couldn’t make them reliable as quickly as we thought,” he noted. This revelation underscores the meticulousness and high standards set by Apple for its products.
这种推是对Google的一次打。Google公司正在深入地将其人工智能件Gemini整合到Android操作系统中。这使得Gemini在智能手机中的地位与果公司的Siri在地位。AI件如Gemini或ChatGPT正在使传统的语音助手如Siri、Google Assistant和Amazon Alexa发生变化。
AI Integration in SIRI
Initially, Apple showcased a significantly improved Siri with advanced AI capabilities in 2024’s WWDC. The plan was for the future Siri to leverage access to personal user data to offer more personalized and efficient assistance across various apps. This was meant to be rolling out much sooner than previously planned, but after announcing a one-year delay in March, the trek towards AI integration seems to be extending beyond expected timelines.
Does Apple Have a Plan B?
When pressed about specific timelines for Siri’s implementation, Apple’s marketing chief, Greg Jozwiak, firmly asserted the company’s stance that the absence of functioning software is a misconception. Despite denying a precise launch date, Federighi assured the kick-off with Siri remains imminent, once apple ensures the reliability of the software.
Apple’s Broader AI Strategy
Apple has branded its AI initiatives under the name “Apple Intelligence”. Last year, the group’s AI offerings included text reformatting and summarization, as well as emoji generation from user descriptions. These features indicate their progress in advancing workplace productivity and personal interactions using AI technology.
The Impact on Users
The delay in Siri’s AI advancements brings both anticipation and concern for Apple users. The drive for better AI is central to Siri’s competing efforts to match Google’s Gemini. This competition stands to shape the future of AI integration and voice assistance technologies.
Looking ahead, the integration of AI as communication with personal data and seamless app navigation is crucial. While Siri still lags behind, the journey towards achieving top-tier reliability continues with unwavering resolve. Users can expect more from Siri in upcoming product upgrades, topological advancements, potentially placing it on par with or even surpassing competitors. Apple’s vision to make voice assistance more helpful and proactively accessible across the board seems a little more distant than initially hoped for, but the promises of technological leaps remain.
