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The comment section of the article is discussing the idea of a personal assistant, specifically Siri, and whether it's possible to have a truly functional and intelligent personal assistant. The general consensus is that current AI technology is not advanced enough to meet the expectations of a personal assistant, and that it would take decades for AI to reach the level of understanding and agency required to perform tasks that a human assistant can do.

Some specific points mentioned include:

  • The need for APIs and app developers to create capabilities and pipelines for Siri to execute tasks
  • The complexity of tasks such as moving an appointment, which require understanding of multiple calendars, timezones, and context
  • The limitations of current AI models, which are not able to handle open-ended tasks or understand nuances and context
  • The exaggeration of CEOs and companies claiming to have functional AI in the near future (18-24 months)

However, some commenters are more optimistic, suggesting that Apple could implement a more advanced personal assistant in 5-7 years, or even as early as 3-4 years. Overall, the tone is skeptical and emphasizes the difficulties and complexities involved in creating a truly effective personal assistant.

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