Apple, Siri, and the booted blogger: A Conversation with John Gruber

Last year, Apple and CEO Tim Cook promised a major upgrade for the company's Siri voice assistant. They have yet to deliver it — highlighting concerns that the company is far behind in the AI race.

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• Apple failed to deliver a promised Siri upgrade, raising concerns about its AI progress.
• Blogger and podcaster John Gruber criticized Apple's leadership, suggesting deeper issues beyond missed deadlines.
• Apple's absence from Gruber's show highlights...