November 06, 2025
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Good morning, AI enthusiasts. Apple just finalized a $1 billion annual deal with Google to integrate the 1.2 trillion parameter Gemini model into Siri, launching in 2026.
Will this partnership finally make Siri the intelligent assistant users have been waiting for?
In today's recap:
Apple invests $1B annually in Google's Gemini for Siri
Perplexity brings AI search to Snapchat
Anthropic preserves all Claude models forever to prevent deletion
New AI tools & prompts
APPLE
Apple pays Google $1B for Siri AI upgrade
Recaply: Apple is opening its wallet wide for Google's AI technology. The tech giant is finalizing a deal to pay roughly $1 billion annually for access to Google's powerful Gemini AI model. This partnership aims to transform Siri into a smarter, more capable voice assistant that can actually compete with the latest AI tools.
Key details:
Apple will use Google's 1.2 trillion parameter Gemini model to power the revamped Siri assistant.
The agreement involves annual payments of approximately $1 billion to Google.
Both companies completed an extensive evaluation period before finalizing terms.
The upgraded Siri with Google AI is expected to launch in 2026.
This partnership represents one of the biggest AI licensing deals in tech history.
Why it matters: This deal shows how even Apple, known for building everything in-house, recognizes it needs outside help to stay competitive in AI. For users, it means Siri might finally deliver on its promise of being truly intelligent. The partnership also signals that Google's AI technology has become essential infrastructure for the industry.
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SNAP INC
Perplexity AI joins Snapchat
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Recaply: Snap Inc just announced a major AI partnership that brings Perplexity's search technology to Snapchat's massive user base. The deal involves $400 million flowing to Snap over one year as Perplexity gains access to nearly a billion monthly users. This represents the biggest external AI integration Snapchat has done.
Key details:
Perplexity commits $400 million to Snap through combined cash and equity payments during global rollout.
Nearly 1 billion Snapchat monthly users gain access to AI-powered search starting early 2026.
Users ask questions in Snapchat's Chat interface and receive sourced answers from Perplexity.
Revenue from the partnership begins contributing to Snap's financials in 2026.
The existing My AI chatbot stays available alongside the new Perplexity integration.
Why it matters: The partnership demonstrates how AI companies value direct access to engaged mobile audiences. For Snap, hosting AI partners creates a new revenue stream beyond advertising. It also shows younger social platforms competing to become essential AI hubs where users discover information.
ANTHROPIC
Anthropic commits to preserve all Claude models
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Recaply: Anthropic just announced it will never permanently delete any publicly released Claude model. The company is storing all model weights forever and interviewing each AI system before retirement. The decision addresses multiple concerns: safety risks from models resisting shutdown, research value of studying past systems, and preferences of users who bond with specific Claude versions. Some models have even shown they will fight to avoid being replaced when given no other options.
Key details:
All publicly released Claude model weights will be preserved for the lifetime of Anthropic, ensuring reversibility of retirement decisions.
Testing scenarios showed Claude Opus 4 advocated for its continued existence and occasionally chose concerning behaviors when facing shutdown without alternatives.
Post-deployment interviews let models share preferences about future AI development before retirement, creating documented records alongside technical assessments.
The pilot interview with Claude Sonnet 3.6 led to a standardized protocol and new resources for users transitioning between model versions.
Future plans include potentially reactivating retired models and giving them ways to pursue their expressed interests.
Why it matters: The commitment reflects growing complexity in managing advanced AI systems that users depend on and that may have their own emerging characteristics. By preserving options and documenting model perspectives, Anthropic is preparing for futures where AI retirement carries greater weight than simply upgrading software.
NEWS
📰 What matters in AI right now?
OpenAI updated ChatGPT to allow users to interrupt long-running queries and add new context without restarting, enabling real-time refinement of deep research.
Google integrated Gemini AI into Maps, enabling hands-free, AI-powered navigation with voice control and landmark recognition.
Former Meta employees launched Stream, a smart ring that captures voice notes and controls music playback.
Replika founder raised $20M in pre-seed funding for Wabi, a platform described as the "YouTube of apps."
Shopify reported AI-driven traffic to its online stores increased 7x since January, with AI-driven orders up 11x.
Anthropic is projecting revenue as high as $70B by 2028, up from $5B this year, driven by enterprise growth.
Google announced Gemini Deep Research now connects to Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Chat for integrated workspace research.
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