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Siri Gets Smarter: Apple's AI Finally Arrives
14 Jul
Summary
- Siri now functions like advanced AI chatbots across all apps.
- AI can summarize documents, describe images, and automate tasks.
- Some AI features show promise, while others require user intervention.
Apple's macOS Sequoia public beta introduces "Apple Intelligence," finally delivering on promises made in 2024.
Siri has been transformed into an AI chatbot akin to ChatGPT, accessible system-wide via voice or text. It handles deep conversations and complex tasks across applications, leveraging personal data for context.
Features like summarizing documents or providing detailed image descriptions are now seamless. Users can interact with Siri via a dedicated app or by invoking it contextually across native applications.
Task automation is simplified through natural language descriptions in the Shortcuts app. Siri can assist with routing and even generate basic email responses, though prose quality varies.
Photo editing within the Photos app sees AI enhancement, with capabilities like reframing images. However, some AI functions require explicit user permission for location services or encounter limitations, necessitating manual system setting adjustments.
Apple Intelligence also assists in coding, integrating AI agents directly into Xcode. This allows for rapid development of custom applications based on user prompts, streamlining software creation.
