Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri

Apple has officially confirmed a multi-year partnership with Google to integrate Google's Gemini models and cloud technology into future Apple Foundation Models, which will power new AI experiences, notably an upgrade to Siri. This decision followed an evaluation period where Apple also tested technology from competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. While the financial terms are unconfirmed, reports suggest Apple might pay Google around $1 billion. The deal is reportedly not exclusive. Apple has faced criticism for its AI lagging behind competitors, despite releasing Apple Intelligence features focused on on-device processing and privacy. Apple assures that privacy standards will be maintained despite the partnership. This collaboration occurs while Google is facing antitrust scrutiny regarding its default search agreements with Apple, which previously involved massive payments.

(Source：TechCrunch)