Gemma 4 12B Unified Audio Loses Speech Attention with Large System Prompts
r/LocalLLaMA top day4 days agoCommentaryA developer building a single-pass voice assistant with Gemma 4 12B unified (encoder-free audio/vision/text model) finds that audio attention collapses once the system prompt grows to ~21k tokens. The model then ignores or hallucinates instead of responding to the spoken input. The issue reproduces identically on vLLM, llama.cpp, and LiteRT-LM, pointing to an architectural attention-saturation limit rather than a stack-specific bug.
Say hi to Siri AI: Apple announces more conversational voice assistant★ 76
Ars Technica AI5 days agoReleaseApple announced “Siri AI,” a more conversational version of its voice assistant planned for this fall. The update is tied to a two-tier AI model overhaul powered in part by Google technology. The move signals Apple’s attempt to close the gap with modern AI assistants while preserving its system-level integration and privacy-focused positioning.
Apple gives Siri its own dedicated app
TechCrunch AI6 days agoNew ToolTechCrunch reports that Siri is finally getting its own dedicated app. The provided text does not include details about features, launch timing, supported devices, or AI capabilities. The move could signal a more prominent product surface for Siri, but the available source text is too limited to confirm broader strategy or functionality.
WWDC 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect from Apple's Big Event★ 78
The Verge AI6 days agoCommentaryApple's annual WWDC 2026 is just around the corner, spotlighting upcoming updates for iOS, macOS, and other operating systems. The headline expectation is a massive, AI-driven overhaul for Siri, aiming to make the assistant far more capable. This guide covers how to watch the keynote live and what major announcements to prepare for.
Rivian’s software chief thinks you don’t need CarPlay or buttons
The Verge AI17 days agoBusinessThe Verge interviews Rivian software chief Wassym Bensaid, who also co-leads RV Tech, Rivian’s platform joint venture with Volkswagen. The episode focuses on Rivian’s software-first approach to the in-car experience, including its resistance to CarPlay and reduced reliance on physical buttons. It also covers Rivian’s newly launched AI-powered voice assistant and how vehicle software may become a broader platform strategy.