Apple Inc. made an unusual pitch in its bid to save a lucrative search partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s Google, saying that the deal might not be necessary in the long run and that even the iPhone may fall out of use.

Apple executive Eddy Cue said the iPhone maker is “actively looking at” adding AI as an alternative to search. What this means for you.

Speaking during Google’s antitrust trial, Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue floated the possibility of a new AI-focused search partnership.