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User reverts to older Siri, citing unreliability and privacy concerns

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A user has reverted to using the older version of Apple's Siri, finding it superior for tasks like setting timers, managing reminders, and executing home-related shortcuts. The decision was prompted by multiple instances where Siri incorrectly sent private messages to group chats, including sensitive medical information, to unintended recipients. AI

IMPACT This is a user's personal experience with a voice assistant and does not represent a broader industry impact.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about a product feature, not a significant industry event.

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User reverts to older Siri, citing unreliability and privacy concerns

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Old Siri is unironically better, by a lot, for my use. I’ve switched back using the Screen Time options. Timers, better. Reminders, better. Home-related shortcu

    Old Siri is unironically better, by a lot, for my use. I’ve switched back using the Screen Time options. Timers, better. Reminders, better. Home-related shortcuts, way faster, and thus better. But it was the **second time** Siri “ai” sent a private (medical, not spicy) message in…

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