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In major reversal, Apple explores using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri AI
Apple is exploring the use of AI technology from Anthropic PBC or OpenAI for a new Siri version, tacitly admitting its in-house AI models…
Apple is on a mission to supercharge Siri – Gene Munster
There’s a lot riding on next year’s release of Siri. If Apple delivers, the sky is the limit; if the new Siri falls flat, look out below…
There is precisely zero intelligence in AI
Just how “intelligent” is artificial intelligence, specifically, generative AI (GenAI)? 0%, Vuk Zdinjak writes for TheStreet, it just seems…
New Apple study challenges whether AI models truly think through problems
Earlier this month, Apple researchers published a study indicating that simulated reasoning (SR) models, including OpenAI’s o1 and o3…
Gene Munster: Apple has ‘a couple years’ to catch up in AI, needs to invest much more, perhaps acquire Anthropic
After being blindsided by generative AI, late-to-the-party Apple still has “around two years” to get AI right, but to do so, they will likely…
Insiders expect Apple’s WWDC 25 to be another AI disappointment
Apple, a year after debuting its AI platform, will do little at WWDC to show it’s catching up to leaders like xAI and OpenAI…
Trump admin and Congress raise concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal in China
In recent months, the Trump administrations and congressional officials have been scrutinizing Apple’s plan to strike a deal with Alibaba to…
Apple preps AI-powered iPhone battery management mode for iOS 19
Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to improve iPhone’s battery life in iOS 19, an iPhone software update due in…
Can Apple catch up in AI and fix its embarrassing Siri digital assistant?
Apple, once a pioneer in consumer technology, has notably lagged behind in the AI revolution, trailing rivals like xAI, OpenAI, Google, and…
Apple to strip not-so-secret robotics unit from struggling AI chief John Giannandrea
Apple will transfer its not-so-secret robotics unit from the oversight of its struggling AI chief, John Giannandrea, to the hardware…
With Apple’s in-house AI efforts sputtering, China’s AI diktats may end up being a blessing
As of now, there are no official updates regarding the introduction of Apple Intelligence in China. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent…
Apple to use Apple Maps’ Look Around photos to train AI
Earlier this month, Apple revised a portion of its website detailing how it gathers and utilizes imagery for the Look Around feature in…
Jim Cramer likes Apple’s move to manufacture more in America
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” expressed his approval to viewers of Apple’s decision to shift more of its manufacturing…
Amazon debuts new artificial intelligence-powered Alexa voice assistant
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled the first major overhaul of its Alexa voice assistant since its introduction more than a decade ago, embedding…
Elon Musk’s xAI’s Grok 3 just might be ‘the smartest AI on Earth’
xAI’s Grok 3 is “the world’s smartest AI model,” according to xAI’s founder Elon Musk and early users think the claim not be hyperbole…
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek seen as positive for Apple
The advent of the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is viewed positively for Apple, as the availability of more affordable AI models…
Apple enlists veteran software executive Kim Vorrath to help fix AI and Siri
Apple is enlisting a seasoned professional to tackle its AI challenges. Kim Vorrath, who has spent 36 years with the company, is…
OpenAI takes on Apple’s Siri with ‘Tasks’
OpenAI announced Tuesday the beta launch of “Tasks” for ChatGPT, marking its entry into the virtual assistant market and positioning it…
Apple stock named among 10 ‘Tech Winners For The AI Revolution’
Following a late-2024 pullback, AI stocks, including Apple, are set to resume climbing in 2025, a Wall Street analyst says…
OpenAI and others seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit hurdles
Artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI are facing significant challenges in developing larger language models. To overcome…
Next-gen entry-level iPad to support Apple Intelligence, launch in late 2025
Apple’s next-gen entry-level iPad will support Apple Intelligence capabilities as it launches in late 2025…
Apple’s artificial intelligence efforts are still very much in catch-up mode
Apple’s new iPad mini supports Apple Intelligence, but Apple’s artificial intelligence play won’t actually begin rolling out until about…
Apple study exposes major issues in ‘reasoning’ capabilities of LLMs
The fragility highlighted in these new results helps support previous research suggesting that LLMs use of probabilistic pattern…
AI ‘Godfather’ warns: We’re ‘creating monsters more powerful than us’
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a moment of immense excitement, with its potential to both revolutionize…
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia in talks to invest in OpenAI as AI firm looks to raise $6.5 billion
OpenAI is in talks to raise $6.5 billion from investors, in which Apple is expected to participate, at a valuation of $150 billion…
Why Apple never uttered the words ‘artificial intelligence’ at its iPhone event
During Apple’s canned video event on Monday, the company never mentioned the words “artificial intelligence.” And, for good reason…
Major Apple assembler Foxconn’s August sales increase 33%
Major Apple assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., aka Foxconn, saw its revenue rise 33% in August, accelerating from the previous…
Supercycle looms: 300 million iPhone users have not upgraded in over 4 years
Apple plans to unveil its iPhone 16 handsets at the company’s “It’s Glowtime” product launch event on Monday. Some 300 million iPhone users…
Major sites opt out of Apple’s AI scraping
This summer, Apple gave websites more control over whether the company could train its AI models on their data. Major large publishers…
Apple’s latest OS betas feature ‘Clean Up’ to remove objects from photos using AI
Apple has added more Apple Intelligence features in its latest developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1, which include the…
IDC projects worldwide smartphone market growth of nearly 6% in 2024
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 5.8% year over year in 2024 to 1.23 billion units, according to the IDC…
iPadBot: $1,000 tabletop robotic iPad likely to be the first of many robotic devices from Apple
Priced around $1,000, this “iPadBot” product is poised to be the first of many robotic devices from the Cupertino Colossus…
Apple’s Mac captures majority of A.I. personal computer market – Canalys
As added artificial intelligence capabilities help reinvigorate demand for personal computers, with Apple’s Mac leading the way, A.I. PCs…
Gen Z loves Apple, but not yet sure about Apple Intelligence
A new survey says Gen Z loves Apple, but isn’t sold on Apple Intelligence when it comes to new iPhone purchases. Still, analysts believe…
Extended Apple Intelligence rollout means the payoff will slowly build
The highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features, set to be a cornerstone feature of the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, will not be available at…
Apple named among ‘catch-up’ AI winners for the second half
AI laggards — Apple, Advanced Micro Devices, and Intel, for three high-profile examples – are going to shine the second half of this year…
Apple to delay launch of Apple Intelligence features in Europe due to DMA regulations
Apple will delay launching three new artificial intelligence features because landmark European Union tech rules require it to ensure that…
Nvidia overtakes Apple and Microsoft to become world’s most valuable company
GPU-maker Nvidia Corporation, the maker of chips used to power artificial intelligence, has overtaken Apple and Microsoft to…
Apple Developer Academy introduces AI training for all students and alumni
Apple will train all Apple Developer Academy participants on technologies and tools that take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Don’t expect Apple’s Siri to get markedly better until 2025
Many “Apple Intelligence” features won’t be ready until 2025 – and in languages other than American English years later – including Siri…
Apple eyes best week since 2021 on hopes for AI iPhone supercycle
Apple investors finally have a roadmap for how the company will use and deploy artificial intelligence — and they’ve responded by…
