Apple to Pay Google $1 Billion Annually for Siri Upgrade
Apple has finalized a landmark agreement with Google to pay around $1 billion per year for a customized version of Google's Gemini AI model to enhance Siri. This move signifies a major shift in Apple's artificial intelligence strategy, opting to rely on an external AI partner rather than solely developing in-house models.
Industry analysts like Ben Wood from CC Insight and Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities view this partnership as a strategic decision by Apple to keep pace with AI leaders like Google. The deal allows Apple to access Google's advanced AI infrastructure while continuing to develop its long-term AI models.
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