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Apple acquired Siri for approximately $200 million, and Steve Jobs had grand plans for Siri but passed away shortly after Siri's launch.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
Apple's AI Meltdown: The Siri Power Struggle and the Full Story Behind Apple Intelligence's Failure
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