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January 12, 2026
Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year
Google's market value surpassed Apple for the first time since 2019 as it rolls out updated artificial intelligence features.

TL;DR
- Apple is partnering with Google to power its AI features, including a major Siri upgrade.
- The partnership will utilize Google's Gemini and cloud technology for Apple's foundational models.
- AI models will continue to run on Apple devices and Apple's private cloud compute.
- Apple had previously delayed its AI voice upgrade until 2026.
- Apple currently partners with OpenAI for complex queries within Siri and Apple Intelligence.
- The terms of the deal between Apple and Google were not disclosed.
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