From CNET: Apple is inking a deal with Google to make a custom Gemini AI model to power the next version of its virtual assistant Siri for spring 2026, according to a Nov. 2 report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. A subsequent report on Wednesday states Apple will pay $1 billion a year for this new 1.2 trillion parameter model.
Apple reportedly was evaluating whether to use Google or AI competitor Anthropic for the next version of Siri. While Apple will pay Google $1 billion a year, it would have cost $1.5 billion per year with Anthropic, according to another Bloomberg report.
This custom Gemini model will run on Apple's private cloud computer servers. Apple's own models will continue to run on devices for personal data, while Gemini will operate on servers for more complex tasks. Apple doesn't plan to highlight Google's involvement in the company's marketing, Bloomberg reports.
Google declined to comment. Apple and Anthropic didn't respond to requests for comment.
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