Apple and Google just announced a landmark deal to bring Gemini AI to Siri . Following the announcement, a question came to mind for many Apple users: Will my data be safe? Well, a recent joint statement seems to answer that. It suggests that Apple will use Gemini ‘s AI “brain power” without giving Google control over your data.
Google won’t run Gemini-powered Siri request: Apple’s Private Cloud Compute
The backbone of this agreement is Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC). Even though Google’s Gemini models are providing the underlying intelligence, those models won’t be running on Google’s servers. Instead, they will operate within Apple’s own secure infrastructure.
Think of it as Apple renting a high-performance engine from Google but keeping it locked inside their own high-security garage. When you ask Siri a complex question, the request is processed either directly on your device or via PCC. As Apple controls the entire “pipe,” Google never actually sees who is asking the question or what their personal context is. So, their data does not enter the collection of the Mountain View giant .
Google won’t train Gemini AI on Siri data
One of the most reassuring parts of this deal is how data is handled before it even reaches a cloud server. Apple uses a “privacy buffer” layer that strips away any personal identifiers before a query is processed. These identifiers can include things like your name, location, or account linkages. It is the same method used in the integration of ChatGPT on iOS.
Why this matters
For Google, this deal is about reach and reputation. By powering the digital assistant on the massively popular iPhones, Google proves that its Gemini technology is the “most capable foundation” on the market. At the end, they don’t need your data to benefit from this deal. The prestige and the rumored billion-dollar licensing fees are plenty.
For Apple, it’s a way to finally give Siri the “IQ boost” it needs. Plus, they can do it without breaking their most important promise to customers. By “white-labeling” Google’s tech and wrapping it in their own security layer.
There’s still some time before the launch of this revamped Siri. However, it seems that 2026 will be the year Apple finally fulfills the promise it made in 2024. For now, the technical safeguards suggest that your secrets are still safe with Siri—even if she’s now getting her smarts from Google.
