Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out, potential paywall

Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated that the company's upcoming Siri AI upgrade may feature usage limitations for some users, with options to purchase additional compute power through iCloud+ subscriptions. Cook stated that these plans are not finalized but suggested that users who utilize Siri AI extensively might have upgrade possibilities. This comes as Apple faces regulatory challenges in China, which are slowing the AI's rollout in that market. The company is also dealing with industry-wide RAM shortages driven by AI demand, leading to price increases for some devices like Macs and iPads. Apple recently settled a $250 million class action lawsuit over its marketing of AI capabilities for the iPhone 16. The new Siri AI is currently in beta and expected to be widely available this fall.