APPLE'S SIRI AI FINALLY CATCHES UP TO CHATBOT RIVALS
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Apple's revamped Siri AI is delivering on capabilities promised two years ago, positioning the company to move past its recent AI stumbles. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the improvements are significant enough to address Apple's competitive gap in artificial intelligence.
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