Musk offers to help Apple upgrade Siri with Grok AI
What's the story
Elon Musk has expressed his willingness to assist Apple in upgrading its virtual assistant, Siri, using his company's advanced AI model, Grok 4.1. The proposal was sparked by a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Apple should replace the "outdated" tech of Siri with Musk's latest AI model from xAI. The post went viral, garnering thousands of likes and shares within hours.
Viral reaction
Musk's response sparks online buzz
Musk's simple response to the post, "I'm down," sent the internet into a frenzy. The tweet garnered over 45,000 likes and millions of views, turning a casual suggestion into a major tech discussion. Users flooded the platform with jokes and memes about Siri's performance. One user even shared a video of Siri failing at a simple command while another joked about password confusion with: "I tried to use 'beefstew' but Siri said it wasn't stroganoff."
AI evolution
Grok's popularity and potential Siri upgrade
Since its launch in 2011, Siri has been criticized for being slow and inaccurate. On the other hand, Grok is known for its humor, bold personality, and real-time knowledge. The latest update of this AI model—Grok 4.1—is touted for stronger reasoning and faster responses. This makes the idea of a potential Siri-Grok crossover even more appealing to tech enthusiasts.
Industry speculation
Apple's silence on potential collaboration
Despite the growing interest in a potential collaboration between Apple and xAI, the Cupertino-based giant has remained silent on the matter. Reports have suggested that Apple is considering a $1 billion annual deal with Google to use its Gemini AI model for Siri's upgrade. However, this deal has not been finalized yet, leaving room for other industry players to enter talks for potential collaborations.
Legal disputes
xAI's lawsuit against Apple and potential collaboration hurdles
Notably, xAI had previously filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of manipulating AI rankings on its App Store and promoting ChatGPT to the top. This existing legal dispute could pose a challenge for any potential collaboration between the two companies. Despite this, Musk's willingness to help Apple upgrade Siri with Grok 4.1 has sparked widespread speculation in the tech community.