Apple Faces Delays and Challenges in Siri AI Overhaul

Apple's ambitious Siri upgrade, initially promised for 2024, faces setbacks due to technical hurdles and quality concerns, with no confirmed release timeline.

Apple's planned AI-powered Siri enhancements, announced at WWDC 2024, are delayed and may not launch until 2026 or later, according to internal discussions.
The features aim to improve Siri's personalization, app control, and contextual understanding but currently function correctly only 60-80% of the time in internal tests.
Apple executives, including AI head John Giannandrea and software chief Craig Federighi, have expressed concerns over the readiness of the technology for public release.
The delays have reportedly impacted employee morale and raised questions about Apple's competitive position in the AI space compared to rivals like Google and OpenAI.
Apple continues to work on Siri improvements, including expanding language support and refining infrastructure, with a broader upgrade roadmap extending into 2027.