Former Siri leader John Giannandrea preferred Google's Gemini chatbot for integration with Siri over ChatGPT, believing it would better protect user data and be more lasting. Despite this, Apple integrated ChatGPT into Siri by late 2025, allowing users access when Siri fails to answer. Additionally, Apple is looking to incorporate more chatbots like Gemini and is exploring a partnership with AI search engine Perplexity for further enhancements in both Siri and Safari.
John Giannandrea, who previously led Siri, advocated for integrating Googleâs Gemini chatbot over ChatGPT, citing concerns about OpenAI's long-term viability.
Despite reservations about ChatGPTâs ability to safeguard personal data, Apple proceeded to integrate the tool into Siri, announcing it at WWDC 2025.
Apple plans to also connect Google's Gemini and is in talks with Perplexity to introduce its AI capabilities into Siri and Safari.
Giannandreaâs push towards Google's technology illustrates Appleâs ongoing strategic navigation in AI amid its fluctuating AI initiatives.
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