Craig Federighi
Coverage of Craig Federighi in the Nexus archive.
- Siri won’t be your AI girlfriend
Apple's new Siri is designed to avoid sycophantic behavior seen in chatbots from OpenAI, Google, and others. Craig Federighi, Apple's software head, emphasized that the AI prioritizes user privacy over engagement-driven interactions.
- 8 big takeaways from Apple's WWDC 2026 event
Apple's WWDC 2026 highlighted AI-powered features across its products, including a redesigned Siri chatbot as part of Apple Intelligence. Tim Cook delivered his final WWDC opening speech as CEO. iOS 27 will support older devices like the iPhone 11, and new AI enhancements will be integrated into apps like Safari, Messages, and Mail.
- Apple debuts Siri AI at WWDC as Tim Cook prepares to hand over the reins
Apple unveiled a rebranded and enhanced Siri AI at its WWDC event, marking Tim Cook’s final conference as CEO. The update addresses past criticism of delayed AI features and positions Siri to compete with tools like ChatGPT and Claude, while emphasizing privacy and user experience.
- WWDC 2026 bonus live blog: Tech Talk with Craig Federighi
The Verge is liveblogging a technical deep dive into Apple's new intelligence architecture following the WWDC 2026 keynote. Apple SVP Craig Federighi and his team are participating in the discussion, which focuses on updates across Apple's operating systems. The event begins at 12PM PT / 3PM ET with contributions from Nilay, Vee, and Allison.
- Apple finally gives Siri an AI glow-up after rare delay
Apple announced a major overhaul of Siri at WWDC 2026, introducing AI-powered features powered by Google's Gemini. The new Siri AI includes voice and dictation improvements, a standalone app, and will launch in beta later this year, excluding the European Union and China initially.