Why Apple built a third-party AI system for Siri and then refused to show it at WWDC - The Next Web

Apple has developed an internal Extensions framework for Siri that would allow users to switch between third-party AI models like ChatGPT and Claude, but the company chose not to announce it at WWDC. The decision is likely influenced by regulatory hurdles in the EU and ongoing legal considerations.
Why it matters
Apple's strategy for integrating third-party AI reflects the broader tension between tech giants and regulators regarding platform openness and competition.
iOS 27 beta has an Extensions system for third-party AI in Siri, but Apple skipped the announcement at WWDC amid EU, legal, and messaging headwinds.
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