Siri AI Hands On: A Smart, Helpful Assistant
A hands-on review of Apple's new Siri AI, which features improved conversational capabilities and deeper integration with personal data. The assistant is designed to be more helpful and context-aware compared to previous versions.
Why it matters
As AI assistants become more integrated into daily life, understanding their practical utility and privacy implications is increasingly important for consumers.
Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story I’m outside hiking and testing a developer beta of Siri AI , Apple’s revamped voice assistant, when fog engulfs the Golden Gate Bridge behind me. It’s beautiful, but I’m coatless, cold, and ready for something cozy. So, I pull out my iPhone and ask this new Siri where I can grab some fluffy pancakes nearby. A translucent orb at the top of the smartphone screen spins around a few times, then the voice assistant responds with a recommendation: a spot called Eats in the Inner Richmond.
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