Apple has released an updated version of Siri that demonstrates significant improvements over previous iterations. Early user experiences suggest the AI assistant is now genuinely useful rather than frustratingly unreliable.
After 15 years of delivering inconsistent performance—ranging from mildly helpful to completely unreliable—Siri appears to have turned a corner. Apple's latest version shows marked improvements in functionality and accuracy.
The Vergecast hosts David and Nilay recently discussed their early experiences with the updated Siri AI, noting a stark contrast to the assistant's historically spotty track record. Previous versions have been criticized for failing at basic tasks like setting timers and handling voice commands.
This update matters beyond Apple users. Siri's improvement adds another credible contender to the competitive AI assistant landscape, where Google Assistant and Alexa have dominated. The success of a major tech company's voice AI could influence development priorities across the industry and shape how consumers interact with artificial intelligence going forward.
Apple has not yet released detailed specifications about what changed in the new version.
Meta has acknowledged that its Muse AI assistant was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw, despite claiming the system was built from scratch. The admission includes similarities in workspace filenames and content.
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is opening a new educational program designed to prepare students for careers in artificial intelligence, moving away from traditional college structures and majors.
Andreessen Horowitz is creating an academy that bridges trade school, Y Combinator, and the Thiel Fellowship, targeting promising high school graduates instead of college dropouts.
Adobe has released Premiere mobile for Android, one year after the app debuted on iOS. The mobile editing application is now available to Android users.