Apple is reportedly planning to overhaul Siri using advanced, allowing users to control apps through voice commands, according to people familiar with the matter.
The upgraded Siri is expected to be unveiled during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, as Apple prepares to introduce several AI-powered tools.
Apple Plans Major Upgrades for Siri With Advanced AI
Several reports have shown that Apple is developing a new system that will allow Siri to perform advanced functions using AI. According to people familiar with the plan, the company will treat Siri's revamp as the core of Apple's AI push.
One of the main highlights of the upgrade is that Siri will allow users to control features within individual apps through voice commands. Apple is changing Siri's software with large language models (LLM) as the company moves toward more generative AI functions.
Previously, Apple is reportedly planning to present a more natural and accurate interaction between Siri and its users. The LLM will be used to enhance the virtual assistant's capability to answer and respond to queries.
Apple Centers AI for WWDC 2024
With only a couple of weeks before the WWDC, the expectation for Apple's aspiration with AI is one of the most-awaited events in the tech industry. Previously, it was reported that Apple is planning to debut AI features in some of its core apps.
The tech giant will focus on releasing basic AI tools that can handle simple tasks. This includes voice memo transcriptions, quick overviews for browsing on the web, automated message replies, photo editing, and AI-generated emojis.
Apple is also in talks with top AI companies such as OpenAI and Alphabet which could bring seamless integration of chatbots to the iOS operating system. This year's updates are also expected to center on AI features.
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