Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is exploring licensing agreements with multiple publishers to give its artificial intelligence tools broader access to current news content, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The company has approached several publishers in recent months as it works on a significant upgrade to its Siri voice assistant. The proposed arrangements are expected to span several years and would allow Apple to use publishers’ editorial material to strengthen Siri’s AI-driven capabilities, particularly for questions involving recent events and time-sensitive information. Apple prepares to release a more advanced version of Siri later this year, expanding its capacity to handle complex user requests. The discussions reflect a broader trend among major technology companies pursuing content partnerships to support AI services. The Wall Street Journal report did not indicate whether Apple has finalized any agreements, and financial terms were not disclosed. Apple shares fell 0.87% on Thursday as the publisher deal discussions drew investor attention.