Apple and Google announced they have entered into a multi-year collaboration that will see the next generation of Apple Foundation Models built on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology, positioning Gemini as a key backbone for future Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Under the agreement, the companies said the new models will help power upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri expected to arrive this year.
Apple said it selected Google after what it described as a careful evaluation process, concluding that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and will enable new experiences for Apple users.
The companies emphasized that Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and through Private Cloud Compute, and that Apple plans to maintain its existing privacy standards as the partnership expands the underlying model technology.
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“Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
“After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.”
Apple and Google (joint statement)
