Epirus Raises $150-200M in Funding Round, Valuation Drops to $1B
Defense tech startup Epirus secures new funding, valuation decreases to $1 billion, led by 8VC's Joe Lonsdale
Max Carter
Apple is reportedly working on a significant overhaul of its voice assistant, Siri, by incorporating advanced large language models, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. This move marks a major effort by the tech giant to catch up with its competitors in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, where companies like Google have made significant strides.
The new Siri is expected to be more conversational and will fully replace the current interface, offering users a more natural and intuitive experience. The feature is slated for release in the spring of 2026 and will reportedly have access to personal information and apps, similar to OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode.
In the meantime, Apple is relying on third-party partnerships to power its advanced AI features. OpenAI's ChatGPT will be available within Apple Intelligence in December, and the company is reportedly in talks with other AI providers, such as Google and Anthropic, to explore similar collaborations.
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