Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats - TechCrunch
Apple's spinning up a ChatGPT-like Siri. Privacy angle: auto-deleting chats built in from day one.
Why it matters
Apple is shipping a standalone Siri app with generative AI capabilities and privacy-first design (auto-deleting chat history), signaling a strategic pivot to compete with ChatGPT and other consumer AI products. This matters because it shows Apple moving from voice assistant to full conversational AI—a category that's been dominated by OpenAI.
The key facts
10 to knowStandalone Siri app launching with beta label
Auto-deleting chat history as core feature
ChatGPT-like functionality (generative AI)
Announced for iOS 27 / WWDC 2026
Privacy-first positioning differentiator
Standalone Siri app launching with auto-deleting chat feature
Beta label at launch indicates iterative rollout
Privacy-first positioning against ChatGPT integration
Part of broader iOS 27 / WWDC 2026 AI updates
Addresses consumer privacy concerns in conversational AI
Go to the source
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