Google and Apple agree a multi-year deal to use Gemini models

Alphabet said it has signed a multi-year agreement with Apple under which Apple’s next-generation AI models will be based on Google’s Gemini models. Google’s models are expected to power Apple Intelligence features, including a revamped Siri, which Apple plans to launch this year.

Alphabet announced a multi-year agreement with Apple under which Apple’s next-generation AI models will be based on Google’s Gemini models. The announcement follows strong reviews of Google’s most recent Gemini release. Google said its models will power Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Intelligence” features, including a redesigned Siri. Apple said Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute while maintaining its privacy standards. Key details: - Alphabet entered a multi-year deal with Apple to have Apple’s next-generation AI models built on Google’s Gemini models. - Google’s models are set to power Apple Intelligence features, including a revamped Siri, which Apple plans to launch this year. - Google stated Apple determined its AI technology provides the foundation for Apple Foundation Models. - Apple Intelligence will run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute and, according to the companies, will maintain Apple’s stated privacy standards. Summary: The agreement links Google’s Gemini models with Apple’s planned AI offerings and is presented as the technical foundation for Apple Intelligence and an updated Siri. The companies say the features will run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute while preserving Apple’s privacy approach. The redesigned Siri and related Apple Intelligence features are scheduled to launch this year.