Apple’s AI Push with iOS 18: Privacy-Focused and On-Device
Apple seems to be gearing up for a significant push into the AI space with the upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15, focusing on privacy and on-device processing. Here's a breakdown of what we know so far On-Device Processing for Enhanced Privacy: Initial AI features will reportedly function without internet connectivity, meaning data processing will occur directly on the iPhone, eliminating the need for cloud-based services. This approach addresses privacy concerns associated with server-based AI tools and minimizes data exposure. Apple's "Ajax" LLM: Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) known internally as "Ajax". While advanced features may require internet access, basic text analysis and response generation are expected to work offline. Potential Applications: Improvements are anticipated in various apps, including Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri. On-device text response generation is likely to be a key feature. Addressing AI Challenges: By focusing on on-device processing, Apple aims to tackle ...
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