Siri is a Gemini | The Vergecast

Nearly two years ago, Apple showed off what an AI-powered Siri might do. That Siri never materialized, but thanks to a deal with Google for its Gemini tech, it might finally have a chance to work. David and Nilay discuss the ins and outs of the deal, and what it might mean for both Apple’s and Google’s ambitions in AI. (They also talk about the onslaught of new lawsuits from publishers related to Google’s adtech antitrust case, including from our parent company Vox Media. Disclosure is our brand.) After that, they talk about Grok’s horrific deepfake problem on X, and why everyone involved deserves the blame. Then it’s time to pour one out for VR and the metaverse, which is losing steam as Meta loses interest and continues to pivot to AI. RIP Supernatural, a surprise hit of an exercise app! Finally, in the lightning round, it’s time for Brendan Carr is a Dummy, the latest Paramount / Warner / Netflix drama, the Trump Phone, and the Digg reboot. 0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:24 CES Recovery and Catching Up 00:56 Vox Media's Lawsuit Against Google 02:30 Implications of the Lawsuit 04:57 Disclosure Practices and Audience Feedback 06:52 Apple and Google's AI Collaboration 07:56 Apple's AI Strategy and Challenges 27:31 Google's AI Dominance and Future Prospects 37:54 Grok and X Controversy 45:39 Meta's Shift from Metaverse to AI 47:05 Meta's VR and AR Strategy 01:04:16 The Future of Wearables and AI 01:08:20 The Lightning Round 01:09:21 Swag Exchange and Gratitude 01:09:44 Brennan Carr is a Dummy 01:14:47 Verizon's Phone Unlocking Policy 01:16:25 Paramount vs. Netflix: The Battle for Warner Brothers 01:24:23 Trump Mobile Investigation 01:28:39 Dig's Revival and Social Networking 01:36:30 Version History and Upcoming Episodes 01:39:01 Final Thoughts and Housekeeping Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop our Verge merch store here: https://bit.ly/4kPCmEc Subscribe to The Verge: https://bit.ly/3FT6n5S Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Tuesday and Friday: https://bit.ly/3I6nJtz If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://www.theverge.com/ethics-state...