Apple Inc. is in early discussions about using Google Gemini to power a revamped version of the Siri voice assistant, marking a key potential step toward outsourcing more of its artificial intelligence technology.

Siri's long-delayed overhaul could end up powered by Google's Gemini AI, a move that shows how urgently Apple is trying to close the gap with rivals.

Apple is engaging in initial conversations with Google regarding the use of its Gemini AI technology to enhance an upcoming overhaul of the Siri voice assistant. According to Blomberg's sources familiar with the situation,