IOS 18 to feature Chat GPT as Apple partners with open AI
Apple is expected to offer its new AI features as an opt-in service.
Apple’s WWDC 2024 ( Worldwide Developers Conference) is approaching and the tech giant is all set to announce its partnership with open AI. The new IOS18 which is all set to be unveiled in the WWDC is speculated to host several AI features. Apple is aiming to enhance the user experience through these features.
The incorporation of AI has raised certain privacy concerns among users worldwide and Apple understands people’s concerns. As per some reports, the company plans to make iOS 18 AI features not only privacy-conscious but also opt-in-only. Bloomberg‘s report, states that the sources aware of this information said that Apple is expected to offer its new AI features as an opt-in service.
Additionally, Apple is also holding talks with Google to incorporate its Gemini AI into the IOS 18, Apple is aiming to feature multiple third-party AI chatbots across Apple devices.
After facing challenges in its own AI research Apple is now partnering with OpenAI. While Apple has created its large language model (LLM) for basic tasks like transcribing voice memos, editing photos, improving Safari searches, and auto-replying in Mail and Messages, it found that Google and OpenAI are much more advanced in chatbot technology. However, this collaboration is speculated as a temporary measure while Apple continues to work on its own AI technologies.
Apple is also exploring AI applications beyond chatbots. The company is reportedly developing two robotic devices powered by LLMs: a table-top robotic arm with a display similar to an iPad, and a mobile robot that can follow users and do chores. Additionally, Apple plans to add cameras and AI capabilities to future AirPods, showing a broad approach to integrating AI across its product lineup.
WWDC 2024 will begin on June 10, with the introduction of iOS 18 expected to showcase significant AI advancements and Apple’s focus on artificial intelligence. Traditionally, Apple unveils both software and hardware updates at this event, but this year, the whole emphasis is on software. This shift highlights the importance of iOS 18, which is rumoured to be the most significant update for iPhones yet, largely because of its AI enhancements.
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