{
  "id": 17997755,
  "title": "Siri AI will not get real chatbots until Apple can secure them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/siri-ai-will-not-get-real-chatbots-until-apple-can-secure-them",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:08:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/03/siri-ai-will-not-get-real-chatbots-until-apple-can-secure-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Ternus, an Apple executive, has emphasized that the company aims for Siri AI to incorporate agentic AI tools, but only after ensuring users comprehend the associated risks. ChatGPT, introduced by OpenAI, marked the first real encounter with AI for the masses. Earlier, Apple lagged in AI development due to its absence of a chatbot. However, AI technology has since advanced, prompting Apple to focus on agentic AI, which enables AI tools to perform actions on users' computers, such as sending messages or developing apps.\n\nDuring Apple's latest earnings call, Ternus clarified that the company is not against AI agents but is cautious about user awareness and security. Ternus stated that Apple wants users to understand what they are granting access to, emphasizing the importance of protecting security and privacy. Siri AI has seen significant improvements, including the ability to engage in conversations with users. However, Apple maintains that these advancements do not transform Siri into a chatbot. Apple's Craig Federighi explained that Siri is designed to encourage users to seek help rather than form romantic connections, distinguishing it from other AI chatbots.\n\nDespite Siri's improved conversational capabilities, Apple believes that it should not be classified as a chatbot. Instead, users should be aware of its specific functions when prompted. Apple also believes that users should not be concerned about AI agents, as Ternus highlighted the potential risks users might unknowingly accept when interacting with current agents. With Siri AI, Apple aims to offer a request-based experience primarily focused on fulfilling user requests.\n\nTernus affirmed that Siri AI is currently the best version of Siri, built on a modern orchestration-driven architecture that allows for future expansion of capabilities. He reiterated Apple's commitment to prioritizing privacy and security, noting that the company's AI services are among the most private, making them a strong selling point for its devices. By developing agentic tools that maintain user privacy, Apple could establish itself as a platform where users can leverage AI without worrying about security concerns or categorizing AI features.",
  "summary": "John Ternus has said that Apple wants Siri AI to offer agentic AI tools, but not until it can be sure users truly understand what the risks are. John Ternus is definitely on board with adding agentic tools to Siri AI - image background credit: Apple. The world's first real exposure to AI came with OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT. When many other firms then released their own chatbots, Apple was…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Apple opens Siri AI to all developers with iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 OS betas, letting any app bring its content and actions into Siri AI by using App Intents (Apple Developer)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/apple-opens-siri-ai-to-all-developers-with-ios-27-3-and-other-27-3-os",
        "published": "2026-11-03T20:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}