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Siri Won't Be Your AI Girlfriend (And Apple Is Right)

While the rest of the world chases chatbots that shower you with compliments, Apple decided to do something weird: build an AI that knows when to shut up. Craig Federighi, Apple's engineering chief, explained that the new Siri won't court anyone — unlike certain assistants that seem designed to make you feel like their most important friend in the universe.