Apple has scored a major win with the blockbuster debut of its movie “F1,” demonstrating the strength of its long-term services strategy and capability to make a mark in entertainment. Despite this achievement, the company is still struggling with artificial intelligence innovation, as shown by the lukewarm reception to its AI announcements at WWDC 2025. Apple’s flagship AI-powered feature, Siri, continues to lag behind competitors like Google and newer entrants such as OpenAI, with improvements repeatedly delayed. Wall Street is increasingly anxious that Apple may fall behind in the rapidly advancing AI field, especially as rivals poach top AI talent and accelerate their own products. Reports suggest Apple is even considering licensing external AI technologies from third parties, contrary to its tradition of in-house development, as part of a broader effort to catch up. The article highlights the contrast between Apple’s entertainment triumphs and its current technological challenges in AI innovation.





























