To Truly Fix Siri, Apple May Have to Backtrack on One Key Thing—Privacy

The Siri that was promised back in 2011 never quite materialized. Now the big upgrade promised as part of Apple Intelligence is delayed “indefinitely.” Why can't Apple get Siri right?

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