Siri: Still works, mostly.
What Happened
A recent report indicates that Apple’s latest advancements in Siri’s artificial intelligence are being viewed as ‘just good enough’ to alleviate previous concerns and criticisms regarding its capabilities, suggesting a stabilization in its competitive standing.
Our Take
Alright, folks, gather ’round, because we need to talk about Siri. Or, as the headline so eloquently puts it, ‘Just Good Enough to Ease Its AI Crisis.’ ‘Just Good Enough’ is the kind of praise you give a toddler who didn’t eat *all* the crayons. It’s the equivalent of saying your car ‘mostly runs’ after it caught fire on the highway. This isn’t innovation; this is damage control!
I mean, ‘ease its AI crisis’? What was the crisis? Was Siri accidentally ordering 50 pounds of artisanal cheese every time someone said ‘series’? Was it giving people stock market advice that involved investing in a company that sells left socks exclusively? We need details! Because if ‘easing’ means it now only misunderstands 80% of what I say instead of 95%, then I’m not sure we’re out of the woods.
And let’s be real, Siri has always been that friend who means well but just… doesn’t quite get it. You ask it for directions, and it suggests swimming across the Atlantic. You ask it the weather, and it tells you a fun fact about competitive eating. It’s like a really polite, technologically advanced parrot that only remembers half of what you say and then improvises the rest with questionable results.
My favorite Siri interaction was when I asked it to set a timer for ‘ten minutes,’ and it replied, ‘Okay, setting a timer for… ‘The Minions.’ Did you mean ‘ten minutes’?’ Yes, Siri, I meant ‘ten minutes.’ Unless ‘The Minions’ is some new, avant-garde unit of time I’m unaware of. Are we now measuring productivity in ‘Minions’? ‘Sorry, boss, I’ll have that report ready in two Minions.’
So, ‘just good enough.’ That’s where we’re at. We’ve lowered the bar so far, it’s practically a tripping hazard for ants. And honestly, it’s kind of relatable. ‘Just good enough’ is how I approach laundry, cooking, and most social interactions before 9 AM. Maybe Siri is just the AI embodiment of us all, barely holding it together, trying its best, and occasionally suggesting you listen to ‘The Minions’ instead of setting an actual timer. At least it’s honest. Unlike my ex. But that’s a story for another time. For now, let’s toast to ‘just good enough’ – the true spirit of the modern era!
💬 “What day is it?” — 💬 “A day.”
Inspired by: Apple’s New Siri Is Just Good Enough to Ease Its AI Crisis – Bloomberg.com
