Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google's Gemini over ChatGPT | TechCrunch
May 19, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Apple has integrated ChatGPT with Siri, despite initial resistance from former Siri head John Giannandrea, who favored Google's Gemini chatbot due to concerns about ChatGPT's longevity and data privacy. Giannandrea, an ex-Google executive, was demoted in a leadership reshuffle in March. The integration allows users to access ChatGPT when Siri cannot answer a question, and the feature became available in December 2025 following its announcement at WWDC.
Apple plans to connect additional chatbots, including Google's Gemini, to Siri and is in preliminary discussions with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to potentially offer it as a ChatGPT alternative in Siri and as a search provider in Safari. These moves are part of Apple's broader efforts to enhance its AI capabilities, as reported by Bloomberg.
Key takeaways:
Former Siri head John Giannandrea advocated for Google’s Gemini chatbot over ChatGPT for Siri integration.
Despite Giannandrea's concerns, Apple integrated ChatGPT with Siri and made it available in December 2025.
Apple plans to connect additional chatbots, including Google’s Gemini, to Siri.
Apple is in talks with Perplexity to offer it as a ChatGPT alternative in Siri and as a search provider in Safari.
