Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap

Apple has unveiled a major overhaul of Siri at WWDC 2026, introducing 'Siri AI' to compete with rivals like ChatGPT and Claude. The update focuses on conversational capabilities and screen-aware task execution.
Why it matters
This move represents Apple's strategic attempt to regain relevance in the AI-driven assistant market after years of lagging behind competitors.
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