The next version of Siri would embrace artificial intelligence propelling it to levels never seen before. After learning that Apple is focused on implementing generative AI functions in its products and services, a new report offers clues about advances in its personal assistant.
According to the user yeux1122who often leaks information about Apple in his Naver profile, the generative AI version of Siri is based on Ajax, the large language model (LLM) built with Google JAX and running on Google Cloud. Artificial intelligence adds more personalization and allows for natural conversations with Siri.
One of the most striking points of this version is that would be interoperable with multiple devices, so you could run queries on your iPhone and continue them on your Mac or iPad. Siri not only would retain information from one device to anotherbut you can also connect with other services through an API. The latter is similar to what we see in ChatGPT, which expands its features thanks to the interaction with other applications.
The report also mentions that some features would be exclusive to subscription services. The idea of Apple limiting some tasks to free users doesn’t sound crazy. After all, ChatGPT and other generative AI offer benefits to those who pay a monthly fee, so linking it to Apple One would be an alternative to obtain more income.
In another post from the same profile, yeux1122 assures that the next CES 2024 will be the stage in which many companies will show their advances in artificial intelligence. One of them is Samsungwho will present services and content related to generative AI that will debut on the Galaxy S24. The offer will not only cover the final consumer, but also professional users and companies.
Siri will be more powerful thanks to generative AI
The next version of Siri powered by artificial intelligence would arrive at the end of 2024 as the highlight of iOS 18. Unlike Google and Microsoft, Apple has taken a different path in terms of the development of its generative AI. Those in Cupertino want to make sure that their technology works well and does not infringe copyrights.
A report published by the newspaper The New York Times indicates that Apple is negotiating with multiple publishing organizations in the United States to use their content in training its artificial intelligence models. The technology company would offer up to $50 million in multi-year agreements to obtain authorization.
Added to that, Apple launched MLX a few weeks ago, a framework for developing machine learning models. The engineers on the research team offered their technology for free on GitHub so that other developers could take advantage of it. The only limitation is that Only compatible with Apple Silicon chips.
Without making much noise in the media, Apple’s artificial intelligence team has published documents and progress on the development of its technology. It is likely that Siri’s generative AI debuts during the upcoming WWDC 2024to be held in June of this year.