Rumors abound as the tech world eagerly anticipates Apple’s introduction of a major upgrade to Siri, and recent leaks from the Korean blog Naver, attributed to the news aggregator yeux1122, shed light on the details of the forthcoming Generative AI integration. The leak suggests that Apple’s Generative AI version for Siri is set to redefine the virtual assistant landscape, with a planned unveiling at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024.
According to the leaked information, this new iteration of Siri will be based on Ajax, a Large Language Model (LLM) that has been in development within Apple for years. Compared to ChatGPT 3.5, Ajax is touted to offer superior capabilities, positioning it as a key element in Apple’s strategy for enhancing Siri’s functionality.
Initially presumed to be an internal tool, Ajax, as reported by yeux1122, is expected to bring “more personalization and natural conversation capabilities” to Siri. The Generative AI upgrade aims to streamline management across various Apple devices, introduce Apple-specific creation services, establish connections with external services, and potentially offer subscription-based options.
Aligning with previous reports from Bloomberg and The Information, the leak reinforces Apple’s dual-team approach to developing language and image models. One team focuses on generating images, videos, or 3D scenes, while the other engages in long-term research involving multimodal AI capable of recognizing and producing images or videos.
The leak also hints at the integration of Large Language Models in AppleCare interactions, offering customers a more advanced and interactive support experience. The Siri team reportedly aims to leverage these language models to simplify complex shortcut integrations.
As the pieces of information come together, yeux1122’s report aligns with the broader narrative of Apple transforming Siri into the “ultimate virtual assistant.” The leak predicts that the first glimpse of this Generative AI upgrade will be showcased at WWDC 2024, with expectations of it becoming a standard feature on all iPhone 16 models upon release.
