# The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who dislike AI

Apple's revamped assistant Siri is revolutionizing the user experience.

- **Source:** [Macworld](https://brifing.si/source/5c5245ce-d063-40e0-bd54-48b60cbc761f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-15
- **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai)
- **Original article:** <https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574/the-new-siri-is-chatgpt-for-people-who-hate-ai.html>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2ece9cf2-3d14-44a8-b65e-f8bcd84e0c29

## Siri's transformation

Apple's new Siri stands out as the most significant innovation coming with iOS 27. It can now pull user data from previous interactions, understand on-screen content, and perform in-app actions. Even more impressively, it's equipped with real-time world knowledge and allows back-and-forth conversations in its dedicated app.

## Availability and pricing

Siri AI is currently only available on Apple Intelligence-enabled devices running OS 27, including iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. It's also present on iPads and Macs with A17 Pro, M1 or faster chips. Users may need to get through a potentially long waitlist. ChatGPT works on a wider range of devices and offers a free tier.

## Everyday use comparison

Both AI assistants are trained on extensive datasets and support live web results. They're reliable for various common queries from finding recipes to product research. However, Siri's tone is more serious than ChatGPT's, focusing on delivering information directly without unnecessary follow-up questions, helping keep conversations concise.

## Superiority in on-device tasks

Siri AI's biggest advantage is its access to system privileges unavailable to third-party providers. It can reliably set reminders, create calendar events, send messages, and even perform in-app actions. Its ability to understand natural language and process multiple commands simultaneously makes it more practical for all-day use.

## Personalization approaches

Siri AI can access your photos, files, emails and other iPhone data to build a personal knowledge base. Unlike ChatGPT though, it doesn't remember past interactions with you or allow instructions for specific response styles. ChatGPT learns user styles and can personalize its tone and responses accordingly.

## Voice mode comparison

Siri AI's voice mode doesn't allow interrupting responses to initiate new interactions. ChatGPT continues listening while responding, letting you naturally interrupt. This makes talking to ChatGPT feel more conversational. Additionally, ChatGPT offers a real-time video mode, while Siri is limited to queries about static photos.

## The future of AI assistants

Apple's Siri AI stands out with its deep integration within the iPhone ecosystem, while ChatGPT differentiates itself with broader device compatibility and personalization options. Which is better depends on users' needs and their relationship with AI. Apple's approach appears ideal for those who dislike AI but seek practical utility.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.macworld.com/article/3188574/the-new-siri-is-chatgpt-for-people-who-hate-ai.html — 

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