Google's Gemini models form the basis of the next generation of Siri
Google's Gemini models form the basis of the next generation of Siri
Apple Selects Google's Gemini Models as the Foundation for the Next Generation of Siri: A Strategic Partnership That Changes the Rules of AI Competition On January 14, 2026, Apple officially announced its selection of Google's advanced Gemini AI models as the primary technical foundation for developing the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri. This announcement marks a significant strategic shift for Apple, which has historically relied on developing its AI capabilities in-house, and reflects a recognition of the power of Google's models in natural language processing and complex tasks. Partnership Context and Technical Details The announcement came after months of speculation and leaks, and builds upon a previous, limited collaboration with OpenAI (ChatGPT) within the Apple Intelligence features of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, where complex requests were routed to ChatGPT after user approval. However, the new partnership with Google is much deeper: Gemini models (inclu…