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News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
Apple announced a new AI-powered feature for Safari at WWDC 2026 that lets users create browser extensions by simply describing what they want. The company also introduced automatic tab sorting, a password-changing tool, and a customizable website notification feature. These updates aim to close the functionality gap with competing browsers like Chrome and Edge.
Apple's WWDC keynote opened with a focus on fixing longstanding software issues, including the controversial Liquid Glass design, a broken search function, and a Health app that lacked menopause tracking. The company then introduced a revamped AI-powered Siri in beta, but the delay and limited availability frame Apple as still catching up in the AI race.
Two years after first outlining plans for Apple Intelligence and a smarter Siri that never fully launched, Apple at WWDC 2026 announced Siri AI, an entirely new version of its assistant with more conversational abilities, systemwide integration, and privacy-focused design. The update also brings AI-powered photo editing tools and a new Siri app, though availability is limited in some regions and to newer devices.
John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years in the role. The announcement omits any mention of AI, despite Apple's ongoing struggles in the field. Siri trails rivals, partnerships with OpenAI and Google aim to catch up, but delays persist ahead of WWDC 2026.