The Siri AI agent could be Apple's next big step: according to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is exploring a Siri that handles ongoing tasks on its own, much like ChatGPT Dots and Meta's Muse. Nothing is announced yet, so treat the details below as reporting, not confirmed product plans.
Here is what Siri AI can do today, what the report says Apple wants next, how the rivals work, and what the real obstacles are.
What Siri AI can do today
Siri AI already goes far beyond the old voice assistant. Since the iOS 27 release, it can use personal context from your mail, messages and photos, understand what is on your screen, and take actions inside apps. Digital Trends covered this launch in its Siri AI iOS 27 overview.
Developers are getting more control
A developer preview in the iOS 27.3 betas lets any developer connect an app to Siri AI through the App Intents framework. That means more third-party apps can expose content and actions to the assistant.
The key limit: Siri still waits for you
Siri can chain several steps inside one request. But it does not track a goal for days, watch for changes, or decide on its own when to act. You still have to ask first.
What the Bloomberg report says about an agentic Siri
Gurman reports that Apple is exploring a more autonomous Siri that can handle ongoing responsibilities between conversations. He believes this could arrive as early as next year, which is his own estimate, not an Apple date.
Pressure from the CEO
The report says CEO John Ternus pushed software chief Craig Federighi in a private meeting to move faster and go beyond incremental Siri improvements.
A new way to build iOS 28
Gurman also says Apple changed the schedule for iOS 28. The first milestone now gives engineers six weeks of coding and two of integration, instead of the usual split of four and four. The idea is to leave more room for experiments before features are locked.
He also notes that Apple does not yet offer a computer-use tool, meaning an AI that reads the screen, moves a cursor and types into apps, which rivals already have.
How ChatGPT Dots and Meta Muse work
ChatGPT Dots
Dots are always-on agents inside ChatGPT that keep working after you close the tab. OpenAI introduced them on September 29, 2026. Each one gets its own cloud computer and browser and can connect to more than 4,000 apps. You set goals and boundaries, and the dot returns results or asks for approval. Availability is limited: at launch they came to Pro and Business Premium plans, with the first dot included. Details are on this Dots launch report.
Meta Muse
Muse is Meta's personal agent that acts on your behalf and keeps working after you close the app. Launched on September 8, 2026, it can send emails, book travel, fill out forms and complete purchases, always asking permission before sensitive steps. A separate Sentinel system controls what can reach the internet. At launch it was limited to adults in the US. See Meta's own post, Introducing Muse.
Siri AI vs ChatGPT Dots vs Meta Muse
| Feature | Siri AI (today) | ChatGPT Dots | Meta Muse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works between conversations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Uses personal data | Mail, messages, photos on device | Connected apps | Email, calendar, payments, health |
| Acts inside apps | Yes, via App Intents | Yes, 4,000+ apps | Yes, apps and websites |
| Approval for sensitive actions | User-initiated | Rules you set | Yes, plus Sentinel |
| Availability | iOS 27 | Pro and Business Premium, selected regions | US adults at launch |
Privacy and security challenges for an agentic Siri
Letting an assistant decide when to act is much riskier than waiting for a command. An agent with access to messages, mail and payments can make costly mistakes or be tricked by malicious content.
- Permissions: users need clear control over what the agent may read and do.
- Approvals: sensitive steps such as sending messages or paying should require confirmation.
- Activity history: people need to see what the agent did and be able to undo it.
Apple's privacy-first positioning is both a strength and a brake, because agent features have to be built without giving up that promise.
When could an agentic Siri arrive?
Gurman's estimate is as early as next year. The realistic near-term step is the iOS 27.3 update, which expands what developers can do with Siri AI. Apple has not announced any agent features, so dates may change.
Meanwhile, you can read our ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini comparison, browse more AI comparisons, or follow our AI guides and tutorials.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple making Siri an AI agent?
According to Bloomberg, Apple is exploring it. Apple has not confirmed any plan or release date.
What is ChatGPT Dots?
Dots are always-on agents in ChatGPT that work on goals in the background, using their own cloud computer and connected apps, and return results for your review.
What is Meta Muse?
Muse is Meta's personal AI agent that can send emails, book travel and fill out forms, and keeps working after you close the app.
Can Siri AI do tasks in apps today?
Yes. Siri AI can take actions inside apps that support App Intents, but it acts when you ask rather than on its own.
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Written by the WADIFATY Editorial Team. Last updated: November 12, 2026.
