Apple is preparing to unveil a significantly upgraded version of Siri that will be powered by Google’s Gemini artificial‑intelligence models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The upgrade could appear as early as the second half of February and would be tied to an upcoming iOS beta. The Gemini‑backed Siri is expected to understand screen content better, use personal context for tasks, and deliver richer conversational responses, marking a major shift in Apple’s AI strategy and its partnership with a traditional rival. Read more →

Apple has agreed to partner with Google to develop a custom Gemini AI model that will power the next generation of its Siri virtual assistant. The deal, valued at about $1 billion per year, will see the model run on Apple’s private cloud for complex tasks while Apple’s own models remain on devices for privacy‑focused functions. Apple considered Anthropic as an alternative but found Google’s offering cheaper. The arrangement reflects Apple’s strategy to accelerate AI capabilities without building a large model in‑house, while maintaining a close financial relationship with Google. Read more →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told listeners that the company’s revenue exceeds the $13 billion figure that has been reported, and he brushed off speculation about an imminent public listing. Speaking alongside Microsoft chief Satya Nadella, Altman emphasized the firm’s steep revenue growth, its massive compute‑spending commitments, and the long‑term focus on AI products such as ChatGPT. While acknowledging critics’ concerns, he said the company is well‑positioned and has no concrete plans to go public in the near future. Read more →

Apple is planning to power the upcoming version of Siri with a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The tech giant evaluated both Google and Anthropic as potential partners, ultimately favoring Google because of a more attractive financial arrangement. The custom Gemini model will operate on Apple’s private cloud, while on‑device models will continue handling personal data. Apple will not publicize Google’s role in the assistant, and representatives for both companies have not responded to comment requests. The move reflects Apple’s broader effort to catch up in the fast‑moving generative‑AI landscape. Read more →

OpenAI announced a partnership with Broadcom to develop its own custom AI accelerator chips, aiming to diversify its compute supply and lessen reliance on Nvidia. The collaboration targets the creation of up to 10 gigawatts of bespoke AI hardware for OpenAI's data centers, with deployment slated for the second half of 2026 and completion by the end of 2029. The move follows prior multi‑gigawatt deals with AMD and Nvidia and reflects a broader industry push toward in‑house chip design to secure compute capacity for advanced models. Read more →