- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on November 8, 2026 that Apple is exploring turning Siri into a true autonomous AI agent, modeled loosely on OpenAI’s always-on “dots” agents.
- Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly pressing software chief Craig Federighi to take a more ambitious approach to Siri‘s AI capabilities.
- The push is tied to a broader development shake-up ahead of iOS 28.
- It follows Apple’s iOS 27 rollout of a ChatGPT-style conversational Siri rebuild earlier in 2026.
What Happened
Bloomberg reported on November 8, 2026 that Apple is exploring turning Siri into a genuine AI agent capable of completing tasks for users, rather than only answering questions, with CEO John Ternus pushing software chief Craig Federighi toward a more ambitious roadmap.
Why It Matters
The report frames the shift as part of a reorganized push toward iOS 28, coming roughly five months after Apple shipped its ChatGPT-style conversational Siri rebuild in iOS 27. Apple had also previously delayed the AI-powered Siri rollout for EU users over a dispute tied to the Digital Markets Act, underscoring how much ground Apple feels it still needs to cover on agentic AI.
Technical Details
The envisioned agent is described as working more like OpenAI’s “dots,” which run continuously in the background and act on a user’s behalf rather than only responding turn-by-turn. Bloomberg’s report does not specify a shipping model or underlying architecture for the iOS 28 version.
Who’s Affected
The change would affect every iPhone, iPad, and Mac user who relies on Siri, as well as developers who build on Apple’s existing Siri AI framework for app integrations. It also raises the stakes for Apple’s AI model partners, since Apple has previously relied on licensed models to power parts of its conversational Siri rebuild.
What’s Next
Apple has not confirmed a timeline or feature set for the agentic Siri push, and Bloomberg’s report describes it as an internal direction rather than a finalized product plan. Further detail is likely to surface as iOS 28 development firms up ahead of its expected unveiling.
