Apple is reportedly negotiating with news publishers to use their content in a redesigned, AI-powered Siri, expected to launch with iOS 27 later this year. The move matters because it could give Siri more up-to-date information while helping Apple close the gap with competing AI assistants.

The proposed multi-year agreements would reportedly compensate publishers when their material is used, rather than paying the guaranteed upfront fees commonly offered by major AI firms. Apple has previously paid publishers for AI training rights, and has partnered with Google to adapt Gemini models for Siri; early testing suggested the new assistant is improved but still behind rivals.