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Report: Apple Has Developed an Internal ChatGPT-Like Tool for Testing Siri Features

According to the report, Apple has no plans to release the AI tool to the public.

What if Apple developed its own version of ChatGPT, but never let you use it? That may be what happens with Veritas, the reported name of an iPhone app released internally to test new features for Siri, its virtual personal assistant. In a report from Bloomberg’s technology reporter Mark Gurman, the world’s largest tech company developed and reportedly released an app resembling OpenAI’s ChatGPT to employees as part of its ongoing Siri overhaul.

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A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Siri has been due for an upgrade for some time, but that’s been delayed to sometime in the spring of 2026. There have even been rumors that Apple could employ Google’s Gemini AI technology to beef up Siri’s capabilities.

Veritas (Latin for «truth») is being used to test Siri features, such as using AI to do advanced searches of emails or songs and to perform actions such as photo editing, the report says. Veritas apparently supports multiple conversations that can be carried on over time, similar to ChatGPT.

Apple has struggled to keep up with the fast-moving AI industry. Users have a lackluster response to its Apple Intelligence features, and the delays to Siri’s upgrade, which at one time led the pack on voice assistants, haven’t helped. There are still some useful AI features on Apple’s platforms, but they have not drawn as much attention as those from rivals such as OpenAI, Google and Meta.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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