Apple is in contact with publishers to negotiate the introduction of news content for the new version of Siri. Informed reports indicate that Apple wishes to use external content to enable Siri to answer more timely news and information-related questions.
Based on usage
The option presented by Apple was not a one-time fixed authorization fee, but a compensation based on the number of calls made. The report mentions that this practice differs from the volume authorization that is common in the industry, and Apple has considered a nine-digit budget.
Siri is still in the patching phase.
This round of negotiations took place at the time of Apple's continued escalation of Siri. The company has been committed for many years to the introduction of smarter and more capable AI assistants, but the down-the-ground rhythm of the new version of the function has been receiving outside attention.
The release time points to later this year.
The report also states that Siri AI is expected to be launched later this year. Apple has not yet responded publicly to the negotiations.