Apple’s upgraded Siri is built for business, won’t be your AI girlfriend

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is taking Siri AI in a different direction, prioritizing utility and privacy instead of building an emotionally engaging chatbot. Craig Federighi says Siri isn’t meant to be an AI companion, rejecting the idea of AI girlfriends or boyfriends. Siri can abruptly end conversations that cross its boundaries, with some beta users reporting thread lockouts after inappropriate requests.