Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Apple Replaced OpenAI With Google Gemini for New Siri
Apple had connected ChatGPT to Siri, but the feature was turned off unless users enabled it themselves.
Turning it on required several steps in the iPhone’s settings.
OpenAI reportedly became worried that Apple might choose another company to help improve Siri more quickly.
Apple later made a deal with Google to use Gemini models for Siri.
The deal was reached in January, according to the report.
In September 2026, Apple released the new Google-backed Siri AI in English as a public beta.
OpenAI considered taking Apple to court.
The possible lawsuit was linked to claims that Apple did not fulfill promises in its original agreement with OpenAI.
Apple set its ChatGPT integration to “off” by default, requiring users to enable it through multiple system-settings steps.
OpenAI management reportedly became concerned that Apple might seek alternative technology partners to speed up delivery.
Apple reached a deal with Google in January to use Gemini models for Siri’s artificial intelligence features.
Apple launched the Google-backed Siri AI in English as a public beta in September 2026.
The Financial Times reported that OpenAI considered legal action over Apple’s alleged failure to meet contractual obligations.
- Who
- Apple, OpenAI, and Google were involved.
- What
- Apple moved from an initially planned ChatGPT integration toward using Google Gemini models for Siri AI.
- When
- Apple’s deal with Google was reached in January, and the Google-backed Siri AI launched in September 2026. The article does not specify the year of the January deal.
- Where
- The Siri AI was launched in English; the articles do not specify a launch location.
- Why
- Apple’s Google deal was intended to accelerate delivery and enhance Siri AI.
- Initial integration
- Apple’s ChatGPT integration was set to “off” by default.
- User activation
- Users had to navigate multiple system-settings steps to turn ChatGPT on.
- Replacement partner
- Apple reached a deal with Google to use Gemini models for Siri AI.
- Deal timing
- The deal with Google was reached in January, according to the report.
- Siri launch
- The Google-backed Siri AI launched in English under a public beta label in September 2026.
- Potential legal dispute
- OpenAI reportedly considered suing Apple over alleged failures to satisfy the original agreement.