Apple Inc. is in early discussions about using Google Gemini to power a revamped version of the Siri voice assistant, marking a key potential step toward outsourcing more of its artificial intelligence technology.

Apple is in early discussions with Google about using its Gemini artificial intelligence to power a new version of Siri, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. People familiar with the matter said Apple has approached Google to explore building a custom Gemini model that could run on Apple’s servers.

Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to leverage its Gemini AI for a significant upgrade to its Siri voice assistant, aiming for a more advanced and capable AI experience. This potential partnership comes amidst Apple's efforts to catch up with competitors in the AI landscape.