GoKawiilApple's iOS 27 lets users opt in to sharing Siri data for training Foundation Models
With today's iOS 27 rollout of Siri AI, Apple has replaced its old 'Improve Siri and Dictation' opt-in with a new setting called 'Improve Siri and Apple Intelligence.' Choosing 'Share Audio and Text' now lets Apple use voice and text interactions from Siri, Dictation and Translate to train its Foundation Models, not just refine Siri as before. Even users who previously consented will be prompted again during setup to confirm their choice under this expanded scope.
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This shift signals Apple is leaning more heavily on user data to compete in generative AI, even as it maintains its privacy-first branding. By re-prompting existing users, Apple is trying to secure fresh, informed consent for a materially different use of their data, which could set a precedent for how much scrutiny AI training practices deserve versus simple feature-improvement collection.
- iOS 27's Siri AI introduces a new opt-in for sharing audio/text to train Apple's Foundation Models.
- The data collected is anonymized via a rotating device identifier, not linked to Apple Account or email.
- Users can manage or change this setting anytime via Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements.
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