Elon Musk Mocks Apple CEO on X: “Siri Is the Worst AI I’ve Ever Used!”
The internet once again erupted after Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), posted a scathing message mocking Apple’s voice assistant Siri and its CEO, Tim Cook. The billionaire’s jab instantly went viral, sparking yet another heated debate about artificial intelligence (AI) and the silent rivalry between two of the world’s most powerful tech giants.
The Heard Around the World
In the viral post on X, Musk wrote:
“Siri might be the worst AI I’ve ever used. Every question feels like a coin toss.”
Moments later, he doubled down under one of Tim Cook’s promotional posts for iOS updates, commenting:
“Maybe focus on making Siri understand people before talking about AI.”
Within hours, Musk’s post had amassed over 60 million views, hundreds of thousands of likes, and a flood of comments. The internet split into two camps:
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Musk supporters agreed, saying Siri truly feels outdated, slow, and far less capable than ChatGPT or other modern AI assistants.
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Apple fans, meanwhile, accused Musk of stirring controversy for attention — and using the moment to promote his own platform, X.
Musk and the Art of Public Provocation
Elon Musk has long been known for his sharp tongue, sarcasm, and bold public statements. Throughout his career, he’s taken shots at nearly every major tech company — from Meta and Google to OpenAI, and now, Apple.
Earlier this year, Musk even threatened to ban iPhones at his companies if Apple integrated ChatGPT into iOS, accusing Apple of “selling out user privacy” and “jumping on the AI bandwagon without real innovation.”
While critics call him arrogant, fans see Musk as a rebel genius — unfiltered, unpredictable, and unafraid to speak his mind.
Behind the Insult: The Battle for AI Supremacy
Beneath the jokes, Musk’s “Siri roast” highlights the fierce competition in artificial intelligence.
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Apple is trying to rebuild Siri as part of its new AI ecosystem, hoping to rival OpenAI, Google, and Musk’s own AI company, xAI.
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Musk, on the other hand, has been promoting his AI chatbot Grok, which he claims is “wittier, smarter, and more human than Siri.”
In that sense, his jab at Apple isn’t just a personal dig — it’s a strategic power move, positioning Grok and xAI as the real future of conversational AI.
Apple’s Subtle Response
Apple has not released an official statement about Musk’s comments. However, several engineers rumored to be part of the Siri team have responded indirectly. One post that went viral read:
“At least Siri doesn’t crash rockets.”
The remark — a clear reference to SpaceX’s failed launches — reignited the online war between Apple and Musk supporters.
On Reddit, users debated fiercely:
“If Musk thinks Siri is bad, maybe he should fix it instead of mocking it.”
“Either way, he’s right — Apple will have to step up their AI game after this.”
Musk: The Master of Digital Influence
Media experts say Elon Musk understands social media better than anyone alive. Every statement — whether a joke, critique, or wild claim — generates enormous engagement, especially on X, the very platform he owns.
His latest Siri comments may sound playful, but they serve a deeper purpose: to remind the world that Elon Musk still dominates both the tech conversation and the online attention economy.
Whether this is genuine criticism or another publicity stunt, one thing’s for sure — with just a few words, Elon Musk once again got the entire internet talking.
