Apple’s next big AI move? Tim Cook hints at Gemini, Anthropic integration after ChatGPT

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company is now considering more third-party artificial intelligence tools for its ecosystem. According to the CNBC report, Cook stated that the company has the intention to integrate with more people over time, hinting at partnerships beyond ChatGPT for Siri and in-built..

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This coincides with the previous leaks that suggested Apple is working on integrating Google’s Gemini AI model next, with speculation mounting around potential collaborations with Anthropic and Perplexity. This aligns with earlier comments from Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, who had suggested many AI partnerships.

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Cook also stated that Apple’s next-generation Siri, powered by the company’s in-house AI advancements, remains on schedule for release next year. “We’re making good progress,” he said, adding that Apple remains open to mergers and acquisitions if they help strengthen its AI roadmap.

This comes after Apple announced a record fourth quarter revenue of $102.5 billion, marking an 8% year-over-year increase. Apple iPhone sales contributed $49.03 billion, while Mac and iPad revenues stood at $8.72 billion and $6.95 billion, respectively. The company’s service division, like Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and more, has also reached a new high of $28.8 billion.

Cook, during the Q4 earnings call, stated that the launch of the iPhone 17 series, including the ultra-thin iPhone Air, and Apple’s broader AI ambitions are still unfolding. A recent report from Bloomberg stated that Apple and Google are in talks about integrating Gemini as an AI-powered search tool with Siri. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has already confirmed work on Gemini support for the iPhone.

While Apple has not officially confirmed the details about the new AI partnerships, it is working on refreshing its hardware lineup. The company recently introduced iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro models featuring M5 chipsets and may introduce the iPhone 17e.

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