Apple is working on a more conversational version of its Siri digital assistant, powered by large language models (LLMs), Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
The initiative is said to improve Siri’s capabilities, allowing it to make back-and-forth conversations and handle more complex requests, similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
The updated Siri, internally called “LLM Siri”, is being tested as a separate app on iPhones, iPads and Macs. The company plans to integrate the new software into future iOS and macOS updates, possibly launching it in 2025.
While the new Siri features won’t immediately be included in next year’s hardware devices, Apple aims to release the updated assistant to consumers in spring 2026.
The upgraded Siri will use new Apple AI models to communicate with users more naturally, offering capabilities similar to ChatGPT. It will also use App Intents for better control over third-party apps and integrate Apple Intelligence features including text authoring and summarization.
While Apple introduced its AI platform in June, significant revisions to Siri are still in the works.
The current upgrades focus on cosmetic changes, such as a new, shiny interface and better user understanding. More tweaks are expected in iOS 18, allowing Siri to use customer data for context and action.
The next generation LLM for iOS 19 will offer more advanced capabilities, similar to ChatGPT, the news publication said.
Meanwhile, Apple plans to incorporate ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence and later introduce other chatbot options such as Gemini. The goal is to improve Siri’s capabilities internally while maintaining user privacy.
Earlier in November 2024, Apple announced plans to launch a new AI wall tablet to strengthen its position in the smart home market.
“Apple Reportedly Developing Conversational Siri Using LLMs” was originally created and published by Verdict, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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