Robby Walker, a senior director at Apple, acknowledged challenges faced by the Siri team during a meeting, with uncertain timelines for new enhancements to be rolled out.
Apple showcased Siri features at WWDC with a video mock-up, although the actual prototype was barely operational.
Walker defended and praised Siri team members who devoted efforts to the project.
There is uncertainty whether the missing Siri features will be included in iOS 19.
Accountability was stressed, with John Giannandrea and Craig Federighi sharing intense personal accountability for the issues within the Siri division.
Apple is not planning to immediately dismiss top executives over the AI crisis but is considering management adjustments to address the problems.
The functionality of the Siri features remains unclear, with Apple needing to ensure they work effectively before release.
There were technical questions raised concerning the quality of models, integration issues, and hardware limitations affecting Siri's performance.
Walker compared the Siri project to a failed attempt to swim to Hawaii, emphasizing the significant effort put in without achieving the desired outcome.
The concerns over Apple's AI crisis will be discussed at the company's 'Top 100' offsite meeting, coinciding with planned redesigns for iOS and macOS.