Apple May Charge for Heavy Siri AI Usage Through iCloud+
苹果或通过 iCloud+ 对 Siri AI 重度用户收费
Apple may introduce paid tiers for its upgraded Siri AI, according to CEO Tim Cook during his final earnings call before stepping down. Although the plan is not finalized, Cook said Apple is considering allowing users who need more AI computing power to purchase additional capacity through existing iCloud+ subscriptions.
苹果CEO蒂姆·库克在卸任前的最后一次财报电话会议上表示，升级后的 Siri AI 未来可能会推出付费功能。虽然相关计划尚未最终确定，但苹果正在考虑让需要更多 AI 算力的用户，通过现有的 iCloud+ 订阅购买更高的使用额度。
Cook explained that while many users will likely be satisfied with the standard version, those who rely heavily on Siri AI could pay for expanded usage. This approach would mirror the business models of AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, which offer free access with optional paid upgrades for higher usage limits.
库克表示，大多数用户使用基础版本已经足够，而频繁使用 Siri AI 的用户则可以付费获得更多计算资源。这种模式与 OpenAI、Anthropic 等 AI 公司类似，提供免费版本，同时为高频用户提供付费升级服务。
The redesigned Siri AI is currently available in the iOS 27 beta and is expected to launch publicly this fall. The upgrade is a key part of Apple’s effort to strengthen its AI capabilities after falling behind competitors in the generative AI race.
新版 Siri AI 已在 iOS 27 测试版中上线，预计将在今年秋季正式向更多用户开放。这也是苹果追赶生成式 AI 竞争的重要一步。
