Apple Considers Paywall for Advanced Siri AI Features

Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated that advanced Siri AI features may eventually require a paid subscription, following a model similar to existing iCloud+ offerings.

The company is currently testing the new Siri AI in developer and public betas, with costs for compute and data center infrastructure influencing potential future pricing strategies.

Certain AI-enhanced camera features are already restricted to users with at least a $9.99-per-month iCloud+ subscription, signaling a shift toward monetizing advanced software capabilities.