Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Apple Chooses Gemini for Siri Amid AI Challenges
Apple has decided to use Google's Gemini AI to power its new Siri.
At first, they thought about using another AI called Claude, but it was too expensive.
Apple also uses other AI tools from companies like OpenAI for different things.
They had to be careful because of some legal issues, but now they can work closely with Google.
Apple's CEO said that Google's AI is the best for their needs and will help them make Siri better while keeping user data safe.
Apple is also working on its own AI and using different AI tools to stay flexible for the future.
Apple has chosen Google's Gemini AI to power its next-generation Siri.
Initially considered Anthropic's Claude but faced cost concerns and strategic issues.
Apple uses Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI tools internally for various tasks.
Legal scrutiny from a U.S. antitrust trial initially complicated partnerships.
Apple's CEO emphasized that Gemini provides the best foundation for their AI needs.
- Who
- Apple Inc.
- What
- Decision to use Google's Gemini for Siri
- When
- Recent weeks
- Where
- Apple's AI division
- Why
- Cost concerns and strategic partnerships
- Primary AI Model for Siri
- Google's Gemini
- Initial Frontrunner for Siri
- Anthropic's Claude
- Internal AI Tools
- Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI
- Cost Concerns
- Anthropic's pricing demands were steep and rising
- Legal Scrutiny
- U.S. antitrust trial
- Apple's Strategy
- Partner where necessary, build internally, diversify AI providers
- Siri's Operation
- On-device or through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute
- Apple's AI Team
- Foundation Models (AFM) team
