Apple’s New Siri: A Generative AI Assistant
Developing a New Version of Siri
Apple may be late to the generative AI party, but that doesn’t mean it’s standing still. The company is developing a new version of Siri that would work more like popular AI bots such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Goal: More Advanced and Conversational Skills
The goal is to catch up with other AIs by equipping Siri with more advanced and conversational skills, Gurman said in a story published Thursday, citing "people with knowledge of the matter."
LLM Siri: A Standalone App
Dubbed "LLM Siri" by Apple employees (LLM standing for large language model), the new Siri is already being tested internally on iPhones, iPads, and Macs as a standalone app. But if all goes well, the new assistant will eventually replace the Siri we all know and have a hard time loving.
Features and Functionality
Like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, the new Siri would use advanced LLMs to foster more natural back-and-forth conversations. LLMs are trained on a huge amount of data to learn how to handle and process human language to sound human in their responses.
Quick Response to Sophisticated Requests
The new Siri would also be able to quickly respond to more "sophisticated" requests.
Work Across Third-Party Apps
LLM Siri will also use an Apple framework called App Intents to work across third-party apps, Gurman added. Further, the new Siri would be able to use key features of Apple Intelligence, such as writing and summarizing text.
Job Listing: Siri and Information Intelligence
As further evidence of Apple’s AI efforts, Gurman pointed to a job listing seeking an engineer in the area of Siri and information intelligence:
"We are seeking a high caliber Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our dynamic team," the listing says. "The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the evaluation and enhancement of our Apple Intelligence products. They will work with large amounts of real-world data to analyze and propose changes to the Siri user experience."
Conclusion
Apple’s new Siri, LLM Siri, is expected to be a major improvement over the current Siri, with advanced and conversational skills that will allow it to better understand and respond to user requests. While it may take some time to reach the market, the potential for a more sophisticated and helpful AI assistant is exciting.
FAQs
Q: When can we expect to see LLM Siri?
A: The new Siri is expected to debut in the spring of 2026.
Q: Will LLM Siri replace the current Siri?
A: Yes, the new Siri is expected to eventually replace the current Siri.
Q: What will LLM Siri be able to do?
A: LLM Siri will be able to use advanced LLMs to foster more natural back-and-forth conversations, quickly respond to more "sophisticated" requests, work across third-party apps, and use key features of Apple Intelligence, such as writing and summarizing text.
