Apple's senior director overseeing Siri, Robby Walker, expressed deep concerns about ongoing delays with key features during a staff meeting, characterizing the situation as "ugly and embarrassing." This acknowledgment reflects Apple's struggle to keep pace with competitors in AI, particularly as it has delayed critical updates expected this spring until at least next year. The premature promotion of these features has contributed to employee disappointment and burnout. Despite these setbacks, Walker praised the team's efforts and aims to ultimately provide a leading virtual assistant experience to users.
Walker acknowledged the situation was "ugly and embarrassing" and mentioned how prematurely showcasing new features only compounded the issue of delays within the Siri division.
Despite facing challenges, Walker commended his team for their hard work and noted their efforts to create competitive features aimed at revitalizing Siri as a leading virtual assistant.
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