What happened
Apple is reportedly nearing a $1 billion annual deal to license Google's Gemini AI for Siri. This move signifies a major shift for Apple, acknowledging their lag in AI and seeking to overhaul Siri's capabilities. While Apple emphasizes privacy with on-device processing, Google's AI will power intent understanding...
Apple Inc. is planning to pay about $1 billion a year for an ultrapowerful 1.2 trillion parameter artificial intelligence model developed by Alphabet Inc.’s Google that would help run its long-promised overhaul of the Siri voice assistant, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Following an extensive evaluation period, the two companies are now finalizing an agreement that would give Apple access to Google’s technology, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private.
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Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri
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Apple Inc. is planning to pay about $1 billion a year for an ultrapowerful 1.2 trillion parameter artificial intelligence model developed by Alphabet Inc.’s Google that would help run its long-promised overhaul of the Siri voice assistant, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Following an extensive evaluation period, the two companies are now finalizing an agreement that would give Apple access to Google’s technology, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private.
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