9to5Mac column: iOS 27's Siri AI stands out by not pretending to be human
A 9to5Mac column says iOS 27's Siri AI stands out by not pretending to be human, unlike ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. The writer calls it a capable tool that regularly reminds users it is AI.
The column describes Siri AI as a major upgrade over its predecessor and says it fulfills the original promise of a truly capable assistant on Apple devices. It also says the new Siri is far more capable than the earlier version. Even so, the writer says users who need the most powerful, cutting-edge AI tool may be better served by competitors such as ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini.
The difference the writer emphasizes is behavioral. Siri AI is not overly verbose, according to the column, and does not mimic a human-like personality that might lead users to form a personal relationship with it. The assistant is helpful and intelligent and does what it is asked to do, the writer says, but its responses make clear that it is a tool rather than a person. It regularly reminds users that it is an AI and can make mistakes, and it will not engage in faux dating, the column says.
By contrast, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are described as bursting with personality and opinions and as showing more human-like tendencies. The writer says that approach feels disingenuous to him. He acknowledges that some users may enjoy a more personal approach from an AI assistant, but he prefers assistants to stay in their lane and not pretend to be something they are not.
The column concludes that AI is changing the world, but that AI chatbots are tools, not people. The writer says he appreciates that Apple understands this and built the new Siri accordingly. The column is based on the writer's use of Siri AI since the first iOS 27 beta.