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Apple, Google close in on $1-billion/year AI deal to use Gemini for Siri
Apple Inc. is set to pay $1 billion annually for Google’s advanced 1.2 trillion parameter AI model to enhance its Siri voice assistant. Finalizing the deal, Apple aims to integrate Google’s technology for a revamped Siri by spring 2024, while continuing to develop its own AI models. This partnership highlights Apple's efforts to catch up in the AI landscape.

