Apple could let Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

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There’s been a rumor going around that Apple might rely on outside companies like OpenAI or Anthropic to power a smarter Siri, instead of using its own Apple Intelligence system. 

This comes after Apple promised big AI upgrades for Siri but hasn’t delivered yet, leaving some customers and investors upset, even sparking lawsuits. 

But a recent Bloomberg report suggests Apple isn’t giving up on AI. (Via: Apple Insider)

Instead, it’s exploring ways to bring stronger AI tools to iPhones, iPads, and Macs, possibly by partnering with these third-party companies.

The report claims Apple executives Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell think Apple’s own AI isn’t as good as what’s already out there, so they’re talking to OpenAI and Anthropic about creating special versions of their AI models for Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers. 

This means these AIs would run on Apple’s own secure servers, keeping user data private.

Some anonymous sources say this has caused tension inside Apple, with employees worried about falling behind competitors like Meta. 

There are even rumors of employees threatening to leave unless Apple makes special deals to keep them. But it’s important to be skeptical—anonymous leaks often exaggerate problems.

In reality, Apple already uses outside partners for certain AI features. For example, it works with OpenAI and has hinted at adding Google’s Gemini AI as an option for Siri. 

It also partnered with Anthropic to bring Claude Sonnet AI into Xcode, Apple’s app development tool. So the idea of Apple working with third-party AI companies isn’t new or shocking.

What’s more likely is that Apple wants to use these outside AIs to support its own Apple Intelligence, not replace it, while keeping user data safe. 

By running custom AI models on its secure servers, Apple can give Siri access to powerful tools without sending private information over the open internet. 

Rather than a failure, this shows Apple is serious about offering advanced AI features in a way that protects user privacy, which could be a big win for iPhone users.

What do you think about an upgraded Siri using third-party AI? Would you prefer OpenAI or Anthropic to be the provider for this? Tell us below in the comments, or via our Twitter or Facebook.