Siri reminds you that she is not your friend and that you need to sleep

Apple has added a new feature in Siri that interrupts long conversations to remind the user that the assistant is not a real person. The message suggests taking a break and prioritizing mental health, aiming to prevent emotional bonds from forming with artificial intelligence. The measure responds to studies on the prolonged use of virtual assistants.

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How the emotional limit works in Apple's assistant 🧠

The system activates a prompt after detecting extensive or repetitive conversation patterns with Siri. It is not based on a fixed timer, but on the analysis of interactions where the user shows personal or affectionate language. Apple has programmed the response to be neutral but firm, redirecting the user to activities away from the screen. The update is already available in iOS 18.2.

Apple saves us from falling in love with a bodiless voice 🤖

Now, when you've been confessing your existential fears to Siri for three hours, she will tell you: Hey, I'm a bunch of code, go get some air. It's the most useful digital disillusionment of the year. Because yes, you can tell your problems to an assistant, but in the end, it will remind you that your flesh-and-blood therapist is still waiting for your call.