Apple is set to use Google's Gemini models for its revamped Siri later this year. This has been made possible by a new multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants' alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabet's position in the race against OpenAI. The deal marks a major vote of confidence for Google. The technology already drives much of Samsung's "Galaxy AI," but the Siri deal unlocks a large market with Apple's installed base of more than two billion active devices. For more on what this partnership means for the AI space, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of World Wide Worx and Author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to AI, Arthur Goldstuck  

<p>Apple is set to use Google's Gemini models for its revamped Siri later this year. This has been made possible by a new multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants' alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabet's position in the race against OpenAI. The deal marks a major vote of confidence for Google. The technology already drives much of Samsung's "Galaxy AI," but the Siri deal unlocks a large market with Apple's installed base of more than two billion active devices. For more on what this partnership means for the AI space, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of World Wide Worx and Author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to AI, Arthur Goldstuck &nbsp;</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>