Apple is reportedly tapping into Google’s AI prowess, leveraging a customized version of the Gemini model to enhance its upcoming AI-powered Siri. Bloomberg reports this collaboration could cost Apple an estimated $1 billion per year. The customized Gemini, boasting 1.2 trillion parameters, will be deployed on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers, complementing Apple’s own in-house AI models that will still power some Siri functionalities. This move, following delays in Apple’s AI feature rollout and explorations with OpenAI and Anthropic, signifies a strategic augmentation of Apple Intelligence. The agreement specifically focuses on powering Siri’s core AI capabilities and is separate from any potential integration of Gemini’s chatbot features, akin to the existing ChatGPT functionality. Apple is also continuing to develop its own AI technology, potentially aiming to reduce its reliance on external models in the future.
Apple Leans on Google Gemini for AI Power Boost in Siri
