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Hey, Siri, here's what I actually want from AI
I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?
TL;DR
- Apple is upgrading Siri with "Apple Intelligence," leveraging "personal context" from native apps and screen content.
- The new Siri aims to act as a proactive assistant, remembering details and managing tasks across various applications.
- Privacy is a concern, but Apple highlights on-device processing and private cloud compute for enhanced security.
- The article questions the ethical implications of over-reliance on AI for "life admin" and the potential for reduced personal cognitive skills.
- Unlike some other AI rollouts, the new Siri can be toggled on and off, offering users a choice.