According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is currently in early discussions with Google to use Gemini as the basis for a new version of Siri. So, what should you know about it?
Apple might release two versions of Siri
For your information, Google is rumoured to have started training the model so that it can run on Apple servers. Gurman, who initially reported that Apple was considering OpenAI and Anthropic as options, said no decisions have been made yet.
However, Apple is comparing the models directly to its own. Internally, Apple is running comparative tests to see which approach works best.
Moreover, the company is developing two new versions of Siri: one called Linwood, powered by its own model, and another codenamed Glenwood, powered by external technology.
As of now, Gemini is the core of the AI system on Android devices. The technology is also used to enable AI features in a variety of services and applications. That includes third-party software running on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Previously, Anthropic, which developed the Claude AI model, was also mentioned as a leading candidate for Apple. However, the AI firm was said to have set a price too high.
Will the partnership happen?
The question is, can Apple rely on Gemini? Google's deal as the default search engine on Apple devices is currently under investigation by competition law authorities, and this risks undermining the cooperation between the two companies.
In a related development, Apple has also reportedly formed a new team called Answers, Knowledge & Information (AKI) to develop an AI search product similar to ChatGPT.
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