Apple's Siri AI Can Be Swapped Out for Claude, ChatGPT, Code Shows
What happened
Researchers have uncovered that the software powering Apple’s Siri can be reconfigured to route queries to external large language models like Anthropic’s Claude or OpenAI’s ChatGPT, effectively swapping out Apple’s own AI engine. The discovery was made by examining Siri’s code and network traffic, showing that the voice assistant’s backend is not as locked‑in as previously thought. This means developers could potentially customize Siri’s responses by plugging in alternative AI models.
Why it matters
The finding could pressure Apple to open its voice‑assistant platform or risk losing control over the user experience, while also encouraging a more modular AI ecosystem where third‑party models compete directly within popular consumer products.
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