TechCrunch AI reports that Apple is letting users tweak Siri's vocal delivery, a feature that may matter less than the underlying intelligence. The focus on pace and expressivity, while a welcome nod to personalization, arguably highlights a continued emphasis on surface-level polish over core capability. For an AI assistant, the substance of the response is ultimately more critical than its tone.
Apple's challenge, as it rebuilds Siri with generative AI, will be to demonstrate that these cosmetic controls are merely the wrapping on a significantly more useful and reliable tool.