The report says that the fact that Apple is testing natural language generation features for Siri does not mean it is making something like ChatGPT. Alternatively, Apple could use this kind of AI to make Siri even better. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also said that the tech giant isn’t making anything like ChatGPT.
The latest tvOS 16.4 beta from Apple contains a new framework for “Siri Natural Language Generation” features. As of now, Apple only uses natural language generation when Siri tells jokes on Apple TV. The company is testing how language generation can also be used for timers.
Although both the Apple TV and HomePod run tvOS, these new language-generating features are only available on the Apple TV at the moment. On the other hand, the report shows that the code for these features is present in the iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV. It doesn’t work on anything other than the Apple TV at this time.
Apple hasn’t said when it will use its existing natural language generation technology for things other than the Apple TV. This is basically Apple’s way of testing its first attempt at this kind of AI technology in a quiet, slow way. These features can also have a server-side part that turns them on or off. This will allow Apple to test the features in public and make sure they work well.
