Siri Gets 'F' While OpenAI's ChatGPT Scores An 'A:' Gene Munster ...
Benzinga Rankings provide crucial metrics on any stock at any given time. Apple Inc.'s AI assistant, AAPL Siri, has been found to significantly lag behind OpenAI's ChatGPT according to a comparison carried out by Deepwater Asset Management. Siri received an "F" grade while ChatGPT was awarded an "A".
What Happened:
Recently, Gene Munster, the managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, unveiled the outcomes of a test that compared Siri and ChatGPT. The assessment involved 50 real-world questions to evaluate each AI assistant's comprehension, response accuracy, and ability to address follow-up queries. While Siri received an "F" grade, ChatGPT, when used through Siri, earned a "B" grade. However, ChatGPT operating independently scored the highest with an "A" rating.
The test results indicated that Siri functions more as a voice-activated search tool rather than a true AI assistant. Despite its integration with iOS, Siri faces challenges with logical reasoning, handling follow-up questions, and providing succinct and helpful responses.
It was noted that Siri took between 5 to 10 seconds to divert requests to ChatGPT, resulting in delays unsuitable for today's fast-paced environment. In contrast, ChatGPT offers more precise, fluid, and human-like responses, effortlessly mimicking natural conversations.
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The test emphasized that Apple's Siri appears to be stuck in outdated functionalities and to maintain competitiveness, a substantial overhaul is imperative. "It has to be more than a voice for web search. Siri needs to think, converse, and assist like an intelligent partner," the test concluded.
Why It’s Important:
Apple's upgraded Siri, initially announced at WWDC 2024 and initially planned for spring 2025, has been rescheduled to launch a year later in spring 2026.
Recently, BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on Apple stock with a $235 price target. Reports suggest that Apple might consider acquiring or partnering with Perplexity AI to enhance its AI search capabilities, improve Siri, reduce dependency on Alphbaet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL Google, and explore the search advertising sector.
Conversely, Chamath Palihapitiya criticized Apple's heavy reliance on iPhone sales and incremental updates, indicating a limited capacity for groundbreaking innovations. He also mentioned that the company's culture may deter innovative ideas. However, some panelists argued that Apple's transition to recurring revenue has been successful, acknowledging that venturing into AI could pose greater challenges.
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