Apple Faces Delays in AI-Enhanced Siri Rollout
Company executives acknowledge setbacks in integrating advanced AI features, pushing potential release to 2027.
- Apple's plans to release an AI-enhanced version of Siri have encountered significant delays due to bugs and engineering challenges.
- The Siri team has been working to integrate advanced AI capabilities, including personalized responses and improved app control, but these features currently function correctly only 66-80% of the time.
- Apple initially aimed to launch the features in 2024 with iOS 19, but internal reports suggest the release could be postponed until 2027.
- Executives, including Siri chief Robby Walker and AI head John Giannandrea, have taken personal accountability for the delays, emphasizing the need for a polished product before public release.
- Apple is prioritizing other projects, including hardware launches and platform updates, potentially further delaying Siri's AI overhaul.