Big Technology Podcast Apple’s Anthropic Flirtation, Can Meta Build Superintelligence?, AI Browser Wars — With M.G. Siegler
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Jul 7, 2025 
M.G. Siegler, author of Spyglass and a keen observer of Big Tech strategies, joins the conversation about AI and its impact on major companies. He explores Apple's potential partnership with Anthropic for Siri's upgrade, promoting a compelling discussion on privacy versus innovation. The talk shifts to Meta's ambitious but uncertain journey toward superintelligence and the intriguing rise of AI browsers like Dia. Siegler also touches on the political dynamics surrounding Elon Musk's intentions for a third party and implications in the electric vehicle market.
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Apple Eyes AI Brain Swap
- Apple seriously considers replacing Siri's brain with Anthropic or OpenAI's AI to catch up with competitors.
- Siri has lagged years behind, failing simple factual queries and needing a major overhaul.
Privacy Drives Apple's Caution
- Apple fears trusting third-party AI due to privacy and control concerns.
- Guarding Siri's user data and experience integrity is paramount, complicating outsourcing decisions.
ChatGPT Integration in Daily Life
- Alex and MG both prioritize integrated AI assistants like ChatGPT in their daily phone usage.
- They rely on these for quick, accurate answers far more than native Siri currently delivers.