Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
Apple is negotiating to pay publishers for access to their content to power Siri, proposing a variable compensation model where payments are tied to actual usage. The company is considering a nine-figure budget for these payments, marking a shift from traditional licensing fees. These discussions are part of Apple's efforts to enhance Siri, which is set to be released later this year.
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