Siri Can Index More Of Your Personal Data
Apple's new Siri AI, integrated into iOS 27, offers improved personalization by indexing personal data across apps using the App Intents framework. While the system uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, users can manually restrict the data Siri accesses.
Why it matters
As AI assistants become more deeply integrated into personal devices, the balance between user convenience and data privacy remains a critical concern for consumers.
If you’re concerned about Apple’s new digital assistant, here’s how you can restrict its access to your data.
Apple Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover With the release of iOS 27 , Apple has finally begun rolling out its long delayed redesign of Siri. You'll need to join a waitlist before you can get Siri AI , but once you gain access to the new digital assistant, you're likely to find it's a significant leap over its predecessor. Engadget's Mat Smith found the new Siri much improved when he tested it on the iOS 27 beta, thanks to its ability to deliver smarter, more personalized responses.
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