Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Apple Develops ChatGPT Rival to Enhance Siri, Spotlight
Apple is building its own AI to compete with tools like ChatGPT.
They've created a special team called AKI to create a new "answer engine" to help with things like Siri and searching.
Tim Cook, the CEO, says this is a huge deal, like the beginning of the internet.
Apple will be rebuilding Siri from the ground up and plans to release it in Spring 2026.
Apple is developing its own ChatGPT-style AI chatbot called the "answer engine".
The new "Answers, Knowledge and Information" (AKI) team is led by Robby Walker and reports to John Giannandrea.
Apple plans to integrate the AI into Siri, Spotlight, and Safari, among other services.
CEO Tim Cook emphasized AI's importance, comparing it to the rise of the internet.
The revamped Siri is planned for release in spring 2026.
- Who
- Apple, led by the AKI team under Robby Walker and John Giannandrea.
- What
- Apple is developing its own ChatGPT-style bot called the "answer engine".
- When
- Development is ongoing, with a revamped Siri planned for release in spring 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To enhance existing services like Siri and take control of AI innovation.
Existing AI Partnerships
In-House AI Development
Control over AI
Existing AI Partnerships
Reliance on external players
In-House AI Development
Independence
- Project Name
- Answer Engine (AKI)
- Team Lead
- Robby Walker
- Reporting To
- John Giannandrea
- Targeted Services
- Siri, Spotlight, Safari
- Release Target
- Spring 2026 (for revamped Siri)
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