<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Apple's Apple Intelligence, including the AI-powered Siri upgrade unveiled in 2024, has faced delays and dysfunction, failing to meet expectations.Competitors like xAI, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are ahead in the AI race, questioning Apple's innovation.Apple executives, Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak, are defending the AI strategy, admitting to rebuilding Siri from scratch.Tim Cook has dispatched executives to address the Siri debacle.The promised Apple Intelligence features did arrive but are not widely used.Apple plans to launch an upgraded Siri in spring 2026, aiming to access users' personal data and on-screen activities.There is anticipation and pressure on the success of the new Siri release.The performance of the revamped Siri will be critical for Apple's future innovation and credibility.Peloton appoints new CMO and CTO under new CEO Peter Stern.Apple's live keynote addresses have diminished in impact since Steve Jobs' era.The fate of Apple's Siri revamp will determine the company's position in the AI industry.Craig Federighi emphasizes the importance of creating quality AI products over being the first to market.Apple's failure to deliver cutting-edge AI like its competitors has raised concerns among users and investors.The upcoming Siri release in 2026 holds significant importance for Apple's future success.There were engineering setbacks and unmet expectations with the Siri upgrade that was meant to revolutionize Apple's AI ecosystem.Apple's credibility in innovation is at stake as it struggles to keep up with competitors in the AI field.