Apple May Turn to ChatGPT and Claude to Reinvent Siri

Imagine asking Siri a simple question and actually getting a helpful, human-like answer. That’s what Apple has been promising for a year, but has failed to deliver the update. However, that might soon be possible: according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is in early talks with OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate ChatGPT and Claude into Siri’s backend.

Why Apple is Looking Outside to Improve Siri

Apple has been struggling to upgrade Siri with its own AI models. Last year, it promised a smarter Siri with the iPhone 16, but nothing shipped on time. In March, Apple said that the Apple Intelligence Siri features would be delayed until 2026.

This delay frustrated users and even led to lawsuits. Internally, things aren’t working out either, with CEO Tim Cook losing confidence in the team and replacing Siri head John Giannandrea with Vision Pro’s Mike Rockwell.

What Apple is Planning Now

Instead of waiting for its own AI model, Apple has asked OpenAI and Anthropic to build special versions of ChatGPT and Claude for Siri. These AI models will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers, meaning user data will stay private and won’t be sent to external servers.

• Anthropic’s Claude is leading so far. Tests show Claude fits better with Siri’s needs.
• But there’s a catch. Anthropic wants a multi-billion-dollar annual fee, which keeps OpenAI in the game as a cheaper alternative

What’s Next for Siri: Timeline

Apple still wants to build its own AI model, known internally as LLM-Siri, but it’s far from ready. The current plan is:

• Third-party AI integration (ChatGPT or Claude): Apple is testing these models to power Siri’s backend soon. They will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers to ensure data privacy.
• iOS 26 (late 2025): Smaller upgrades like improved reminders, better app actions, and some on-device AI improvements. It’s like a small glimpse of Apple’s own LLM-Siri.
• iOS 27 (fall 2026): Apple aims to launch its own large language model Siri, but even this could be delayed if development isn’t finished in time.

So as of now, Apple isn’t completely betting on Claude or ChatGPT. Instead, it’s teaming up with them to bridge the gap in AI features until Apple can develop its own AI model.

What Does This Mean for the Future of Siri?

Apple has always done things in-house to keep control, privacy, and performance in check. Partnering with OpenAI or Anthropic is a big deal. It shows how far behind Siri has fallen compared to Google and other AI companies.

But it also means your iPhone might soon get a smarter Siri that can finally understand what you’re asking without repeating, “Here’s what I found on the web.”

For now, Apple is testing its options. Whether it chooses ChatGPT, Claude, or finally finishes LLM-Siri, one thing is clear – the Siri you know today won’t be the Siri you’ll use tomorrow, hopefully.

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