Apple Clones ChatGPT to Supercharge Siri's Capabilities
So, Apple's been busy trying to catch up in the AI race, especially when it comes to Siri. Remember all the buzz about the upgraded Siri they talked about at WWDC 2024? Well, it seems they're taking a page from OpenAI's playbook to make it happen.
I heard through the grapevine that Apple has developed an internal app, kind of like their own version of ChatGPT, to test out all the new tricks Siri will supposedly have. This app, called "Veritas" internally, is designed to give employees a sandbox to play with Siri's upcoming features. Sadly, I don't think we'll see a release for it anytime soon - if ever.
What's cool is that this internal app lets you dig through personal stuff on your phone – emails, messages, the whole shebang. It also allows to tinker with apps, like editing photos, using your voice. Apparently, Apple's also using it to gauge whether people actually find the chatbot format useful.
While this internal testing doesn't guarantee that the updated Siri will be a game-changer, it does suggest that the project is making some headway. Apple's had its share of hiccups when it comes to launching AI products, so any progress is good news. I remember that they had to delay the Siri update back in March 2025. Nobody wants a repeat of that.
The original idea behind Apple Intelligence was to offer a curated set of AI features that were private and polished, unlike what the competition was offering. But let's be honest, what they actually delivered was a mixed bag. The demo they showed – a Siri that understood your life and could actually do things on your phone – that was the real promise. However, it fell flat on its face.
Word on the street is that Apple is aiming to finally realize that vision in 2026, using a combination of its own AI models and, get this, models from other companies. There was talk about using OpenAI or Anthropic. But last I heard, they are now considering partnering with Google. So, the race is on!
Source: Engadget