Apple is planning a significant update to its Siri voice assistant that will allow it to interact with and utilize third-party artificial intelligence services, according to a report from Bloomberg. The feature, expected to be announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, would be part of the iOS 18 update.
Citing people familiar with the development, Bloomberg reported that the new system would let Siri delegate complex or specialized queries to other AI models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. This would allow users to access more advanced capabilities without switching between different apps. The initiative is part of Apple's broader strategy to integrate more generative AI features into its ecosystem.
Apple has not officially confirmed the report. The company is expected to detail its AI plans, which are a major focus for the year, at its upcoming developer conference. Analysts suggest this move would position Siri as a more capable "orchestrator" of AI services rather than trying to compete directly with every advanced model on the market.
If implemented, the change would mark one of the most substantial overhauls of Siri since its introduction. The integration would likely involve user permission before any query is sent to a third-party service, addressing potential privacy concerns.
