Elon Musk now wants to help Apple fix Siri by powering it with xAI’s Grok AI

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Elon Musk stirred up a fresh wave of excitement on social media after saying he’s open to helping Apple give Siri a long-overdue upgrade. The idea came from a viral post on X, where a user suggested Apple should dump Siri’s “outdated” tech and replace it with Grok 4.1 — the latest version of Musk’s AI from xAI.

The post was meant to be cheeky, complete with a meme comparing Siri’s confused look to Grok’s sharper personality. But it struck a chord. Within hours, thousands of users liked and shared it, while some openly begged Apple to make the switch. Then Musk responded with two words that sent the internet buzzing: “I’m down.”

That quick reply gathered more than 45,000 likes and millions of views, turning a casual suggestion into a full-blown tech conversation. Users jumped in with jokes, memes, and plenty of frustration about Siri’s performance. One person shared a clip of Siri struggling with a simple command, while another joked about password confusion: “I tried to use ‘beefstew’ but Siri said it wasn’t stroganoff.” Others were more direct, with Tesla followers calling Siri “legit terrible.”

Some even went bigger — imagining a future where Grok-powered iPhones connect to Musk’s Starlink satellites for a supercharged smartphone experience.

Siri, which launched in 2011, has been criticized for years for being slow, inaccurate, and far behind newer assistants. Meanwhile, Grok — known for its humor, bold personality, and real-time knowledge — has quickly grown popular among X users. The latest update, Grok 4.1, is touted for stronger reasoning and faster responses, making the idea of a Siri-Grok crossover even more appealing to fans.

Apple hasn’t said a word about the exchange, and there’s no sign the company is considering such a partnership. Still, with the AI race intensifying and every major tech giant trying to push boundaries, the idea doesn’t feel completely far-fetched to some.

For now, it’s just a spark from a tweet — but it has people imagining a world where iPhones come with a sharper, wittier voice assistant. As one user put it: “A Grok-powered Siri would be the upgrade we’ve been waiting for.” Whether Tim Cook will pick up the phone and call Musk remains to be seen.