Apple Faces Delays in Siri AI Overhaul, Raising Industry Concerns

The postponed rollout of Siri's advanced AI features highlights technical challenges and impacts Apple's competitive position in the AI race.

Apple has delayed the release of advanced Siri AI features, initially promised for 2024, with some updates now expected no earlier than 2026 or beyond.
The delayed features include Siri's ability to understand personal context, integrate app data, and perform complex tasks, which were key to Apple's AI strategy unveiled at WWDC 2024.
Internal reports reveal that the AI features currently function correctly only 60-80% of the time, leading to concerns over quality and readiness for public release.
Apple's commitment to privacy has limited its access to large data sets critical for AI development, intensifying challenges in competing with rivals like Google and Microsoft.
Executives have acknowledged the delays as 'ugly' and 'embarrassing,' with no immediate plans for leadership changes, but efforts are underway to address technical and management issues.