Apple's highly anticipated revamp of its digital assistant, Siri, has been delayed yet again, with some features potentially pushed back to the release of iOS 27 in September, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The delay comes as the tech giant reportedly encountered challenges during software testing. Meanwhile, the enterprise IT sector grapples with fragmentation, prompting Cisco to propose a new operational paradigm called AgenticOps, which utilizes AI agents to improve efficiency and security.
The new Siri, which was expected to launch with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, will now roll out more gradually, with some features possibly delayed until the May iOS update, or even the release of iOS 27 in September, according to Gurman. Apple first unveiled its plans for an AI-powered Siri in 2024, promising a cutting-edge digital assistant.
In the enterprise IT sector, traditional IT operations models are breaking due to complexity, data silos, and fragmented workflows, according to DJ Sampath, Cisco's SVP of AI Software and Platform. Sampath believes that AgenticOps, a system where humans and AI collaborate in real time, is the solution. "A lot of times inside of these," Sampath said, referring to the core problem of fragmentation.
The rise of AI agents also presents challenges. As highlighted by MIT Technology Review, AI agents can make mistakes with serious consequences when interacting with the outside world. This has led to the development of tools like OpenClaw, an independent project that allows users to create their own bespoke assistants.
In other news, the United States is on track to break fiscal records, with the national debt projected to reach 120% of GDP by 2030, surpassing the previous record set after World War II, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Fiscal watchdogs warn that such high levels of debt could hinder economic growth and national security. The U.S. currently has a federal budget deficit of $1.9 trillion and a national debt worth 101% of GDP.
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