iPhone maker reportedly developing large next-generation AI language model for Siri for spring 2026 as it develops ‘Apple Intelligence’
Apple is testing a version of its digital assistant Siri based on LLM (Large Language Model) technology that it could offer to consumers as early as spring 2026, Bloomberg reported.
The project, internally called “LLM Siri,” is part of Apple’s efforts to increase the AI-based features found in its iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices, which it calls Apple Intelligence because it makes facing strong competition from other devices. large technology companies and start-ups.
The upgraded Siri is intended to be able to converse with users in a manner closer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is also based on LLM technology, the report said.
Apple started release its first AI features to users at the end of last month, but the offer still lacks many features offered by its competitors.
Human conversations
Apple has been testing next-generation Siri technology on iPhones, iPads and Macs as a separate app intended to eventually replace the existing Siri interface.
The move is expected to be announced as early as 2025 as part of the iOS 19 and macOS 16 software updates, internally called Luck and Cheer, followed by consumer releases perhaps in spring 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources.
The upgrade involves leveraging new Apple language models to interact in a more human-like way, similar to ChatGPT Or Google’s Gemini.
Apple plans to allow the new Siri to control third-party apps using App Intents and give it access to other Apple Intelligence features such as the ability to write and summarize text.
Apple introduced new Siri features with iOS 18, the current version of its mobile operating system, which builds on a first-generation Apple LLM.
New generation LLM
This determines whether queries should be sent to the existing Siri infrastructure or to a second, more complex LLM that can handle more complex queries and access third-party apps, the report said.
Apple has publicly stated that it plans to add ChatGPT to Apple Intelligence in December and later access other third-party chatbots such as Gemini, before attempting to bring such features in-house with the second-generation LLM that it prepares for iOS 19. .
The company reportedly intends to emphasize the security and privacy benefits of its own internal LLM, but may continue to offer access to third-party systems for specialized capabilities or information.
In recent weeks, Apple has posted job listings working on “conversational assistant technologies” for “large-scale systems and new client devices” and conversational AI interfaces.
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