Apple 強調 Siri AI 非聊天機器人 代理功能須保障用戶知情權

Apple executive John Ternus said in the latest earnings call that the company hopes to introduce agent AI tools for Siri AI, but only if it ensures that users fully understand the risks involved. This reflects Apple’s conservative strategy in the field of artificial intelligence, which prioritizes security and privacy rather than simply pursuing universal functionality. Agent AI Development Stages and Apple’s Position OpenAI The launch of ChatGPT brought the public into contact with generative artificial intelligence for the first time. Subsequently, many companies launched their own chatbots, causing Apple to be regarded as lagging behind due to the lack of similar products. Greg Joswiak once described such technology enthusiasts as a "fanatic fringe group," but the industry's focus has now turned to agent AI, tools that can perform actions directly on the user's computer, such as sending messages or building applications. Although Apple has yet to launch an AI agent or chatbot to consumers, Ternus believes it is in line with the company's philosophy. He denied during the call that Apple was opposed to AI agent technology, saying: "Regarding agent capabilities, we think this is a promising tool for users. We just want to make sure users know clearly what permissions they are granting." He added that the development process must protect security and privacy. Siri AI design philosophy refuses to cater. The new version of Siri AI has significantly improved conversational capabilities compared to the old version, but Apple insists that remembering context does not equate to defining it as a chatbot. Craig Federighi pointed out in June 2026 that many existing chatbots are highly focused on user engagement and flattery, trying to attract user investment and establish connections by collecting personal information. Federighi explained that Siri is designed to assist users, and if users try to treat Siri as a romantic partner, the system will not cooperate with this interaction. So even though the outside world might view the smarter Siri AI as a chatbot