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Apple has lagged behind its competitors in the AI space, but the company is set to change that with its Apple Intelligence-powered Siri AI. Instead of just handling one-off voice commands, the digital assistant now functions like a true chatbot, in the vein of ChatGPT or Claude. Even if Apple is late to the AI party, the new Siri AI could prove useful for anyone deeply embedded in the company’s ecosystem.Thanks to the macOS Golden Gate developer beta, I’ve had a chance to test out Siri AI on a MacBook Air. While still a work in progress, I can already see what Apple aims to do. Though it mostly functions like other AI assistants you’re used to, it has some agentic features that are truly impressive.With the understanding that this is a beta build and not fully indicative of the final Siri AI you’ll see this fall, here are my hands-on impressions.What is Siri AI?
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)Siri AI is designed to be more conversational and more aware of what's happening across your devices. It can understand context, perform more complex actions, and help you get things done without constantly switching between apps.If you’re used to ChatGPT and similar chatbots, you’ll feel right at home texting or voice chatting with Siri AI. Beyond holding a conversation, Siri AI can set reminders, play music or help with everyday tasks.
