Apple picks Google Gemini to power Siri

Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models to power its Apple Intelligence features, including an updated version of Siri, the companies announced Monday.

"Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology," they said in a joint statement. "After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users," they added.

Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker's push to incorporate AI features into its products, has so far relied on OpenAI's ChatGPT to handle certain capabilities, with the two companies initially announcing a partnership in June 2024.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hinted at a deal last year, noting during a court appearance that Apple had expressed interest in partnering with other AI providers and that Google hoped to strike an agreement.

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