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Apple to roll out AI-powered Siri with iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, say analysts; exciting fare on cards

It is being suggested that Apple will likely make an AI push at this year’s WWDC 2024 with iOS 18 featuring next-generation Siri that will be powered by an AI chatbot.

Updated on: Jan 25 2024, 12:23 IST
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Apple shuts down Siri-linked AI ops! Layoffs, relocations loom over employees
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1/6 1. Apple is shutting down its 121-person Data Operations Annotations team in San Diego, responsible for enhancing Siri through voice service queries' accuracy.  (unsplash)
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2/6 2. The affected Apple team, with a history of addressing privacy concerns related to Siri query accuracy, has a small number of employees assisting Apple's move to AI products based on large language models, with plans to announce details in June.  (unsplash)
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3/6 3. The team was informed of a relocation to Austin to merge with the Texas counterpart, with employees given until the end of February to decide. Those unwilling to relocate will face termination on April 26.  (unsplash)
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4/6 4. Apple, offering $7,000 relocation stipends, stated that all current employees have the opportunity to continue their roles in Austin.   (unsplash)
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5/6 5. Apple's San Diego employees were caught by surprise. In fact, they were expecting a relocation within the city, not Texas.  (unsplash)
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6/6 6. Some employees are uncertain about eligibility for other roles due to a lack of engineering backgrounds. The move could potentially result in layoffs for several dozen Apple workers. (unsplash)
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Apple to launch AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2024, suggest Morgan Stanley analysts. (Unsplash)
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