Apple’s Siri may shift toward a system-level AI agent

Apple plans standalone Siri app, new 'Ask Siri' feature, chatbot-like experience

Apple is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant, along with a new “Ask Siri” feature that will work seamlessly across the company’s software platforms, as part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. The updated Siri is designed to more effectively control features across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, access personal data, and engage users in natural, conversational interactions via both …

Apple’s Siri may shift toward a system-level AI agent

Siri may act as an AI agent that handles tasks across apps using personal context. This points to AI systems that act on behalf of users, not just respond to requests. A shift is starting to take shape in how people may interact with apps. Instead of opening an app and working through menus, users may soon rely on an AI system to carry out tasks across multiple apps on their behalf. Recent reports suggest that Siri could move in this direction. …