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Summary: Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri, report says Crunch

1. Apple is reportedly close to a deal with Google to use a custom version of Google's Gemini AI model temporarily, while improving its own AI technology.
2. The custom Google model has 1.2 trillion parameters, significantly more complex than Apple's current models (150 billion).
3. The overhauled Siri, powered by the new AI model, is expected to launch next spring, but plans may change before then.
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Apple and Google are close to a deal for Apple to use a custom version of Google's Gemini AI model, more complex with 1.2 trillion parameters compared to Apple's current 150 billion. The upgraded Siri, powered by this new AI, is expected to launch in the spring, subject to potential changes.
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/apple-nears-deal-to-pay-google-1b-annually-to-power-new-siri-report-says/#summary

Date: Nov. 6, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-06

Created: 2025/11/06 12:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:40

Last Read: 2025/11/06 13:22