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Big Technology Podcast

Apple’s Siri Embarrassment, Microsoft’s OpenAI Dilemma, Will AI Take Our Jobs?

Mar 7, 2025
Ranjan Roy, a contributor to Margins focused on tech and AI, joins to discuss the downfall of Apple's Siri, questioning if it should be replaced by ChatGPT. They dive into the competitive race with Amazon and the implications of Apple's market troubles. The conversation shifts to Microsoft's evolving partnership with OpenAI, exploring the tensions and future of AI tech. Finally, concerns about AI's potential job displacement are addressed, alongside its efficiency in workflows, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining dialogue.
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Quick takeaways

  • Siri's underperformance highlights systemic issues within Apple's innovation processes and raises concerns about leadership effectiveness in AI development.
  • The shift towards product-driven AI applications indicates a growing industry trend where immediate utility is prioritized over complex underlying models.

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The Downfall of Siri

Siri's current trajectory is portrayed as a significant failure for Apple, with analysts indicating that it is now falling behind competitors like Amazon's Alexa. Reports highlight a lack of substantial progress despite early promises, evidencing that Siri struggles to meet user expectations convincingly. Internal assessments suggest that the technology, meant to revolutionize user interaction, is embarrassing in comparison to others on the market. As a result, Apple's reputation in artificial intelligence, particularly with Siri, is in jeopardy, shedding light on potential ineffectiveness within the company's innovation processes.

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