ai_scamsMay 18, 2026Issue #8

Apple’s new Siri will delete your chats on its own

Apple’s next Siri isn’t just smarter—it’s quieter. Coming in iOS 27, the voice assistant will auto-delete your chats, giving you control: keep them for 30 days, a year, or forever. No more hanging logs in the cloud, no forced data harvests. Unlike other AI assistants that only offer temporary "incognito" mode as a bonus, Apple’s making privacy the default.

This isn’t about flashy features or viral tricks. It’s about trust. People are tired of their conversations being mined, sold, or leaked. Apple’s betting that you’d rather have a little less convenience than a lot less control. If you asked Siri to remind you about your cousin’s birthday, or to help draft a message to la migra app, you won’t have to worry about it sitting in a server farm somewhere, forever.

No one’s asking you to pay extra. No pop-ups. No fine print. Just a quiet promise: your words stay yours.

Why this matters for us: Your private talks with Siri shouldn’t become someone else’s ad target.

Your private talks with Siri shouldn’t become someone else’s ad target.

theverge.com

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