The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple's (9to5mac.com)

Apple is reportedly considering a significant shift in its cloud strategy by potentially hosting the next-generation Siri chatbot on Google servers instead of its own. This move comes as Apple prepares to enhance Siri's capabilities with iOS 27, transitioning from the older Private Cloud Compute to the newer, more advanced Gemini 3 models, which require higher performance servers than Apple can currently provide. The decision to leverage Google’s robust infrastructure might signal a pragmatic approach by Apple to catch up with competitors in the AI space, particularly in light of the growing popularity of services like ChatGPT. This shift marks a departure from Apple’s earlier emphasis on privacy and control, as their Private Cloud Compute was designed to keep user data within Apple's ecosystem. Nevertheless, the urgency to deliver a competitive chatbot experience appears to be driving this strategy change under new leadership. While Apple aims to negotiate data privacy safeguards, ensuring that user interactions with Siri are not logged or misused by Google, this partnership could reshape the expectations of Siri's functionality and accessibility. As Apple integrates advanced AI features, the implications for user experience and data handling practices are poised to evolve significantly.