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Apple is facing renewed criticism after its virtual assistant, Siri, failed to answer simple questions such as \u201cWhat month is it?\u201d The issue, first highlighted in a Reddit thread and later reported by technology writer John Gruber<\/a>, has led to growing frustration among users who have been waiting for significant improvements since Apple first introduced Siri in 2011, reported 9To5Mac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Notably, the delay in rolling out Apple\u2019s promised AI-powered Siri update<\/a> has only intensified scrutiny on the tech giant\u2019s artificial intelligence efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The report added that despite Apple\u2019s ambitious plans to introduce a more intelligent and personalised Siri\u2014teased at WWDC 2024\u2014the virtual assistant remains unable to handle straightforward queries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reportedly, users who attempted to ask Siri about the current month were met with confusing responses, including incorrect dates such as \u201cSaturday, March 1, 2025.\u201d When Siri<\/a> was first launched in 2011, Apple positioned it as a revolutionary tool that would enable users to interact naturally with their devices. However, nearly 14 years later, it appears that the company has struggled to make Siri function as intended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To recall, at WWDC 2024, Apple announced a major overhaul of Siri, promising a more advanced assistant powered by on-device intelligence capable of contextual awareness. This updated version was supposed to understand user intent more effectively by drawing information from personal data, such as emails, text messages, and photos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Apple is also believed to be facing an internal discontent and industry criticism following significant delays to key features for its Siri virtual assistant. A senior executive<\/a> admitted that the setbacks have been “ugly and embarrassing,” admitting the company\u2019s ongoing difficulties in artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n