Apple has delayed a major AI upgrade for Siri, citing “engineering hurdles.” But what does this mean for the future of Apple Intelligence and AI-powered virtual assistants? Tech expert Shelly Palmer breaks it all down on Fox 5 New York’s Good Day Wake Up.

🔹 Why Siri’s long-awaited agentic AI update was postponed
🔹 How China’s Manus AI is pushing the boundaries of autonomous digital assistants
🔹 The ongoing AI arms race between the U.S. and China
🔹 What Apple needs to do to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and other leading AI models

Palmer explains why Apple’s approach is different, why Siri “can’t suck forever,” and how this next big update could transform the way we use our iPhones. Will Apple finally catch up in the AI race? Watch the full segment to find out.

📢 What do you think? Will Apple’s next AI update change the game? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Original Airdate: March 11, 2025

Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it. This work was created with the assistance of various generative AI models.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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