The chapter delves into Apple's journey in incorporating generative AI features into their products, especially focusing on Siri's revamp to enhance its conversational abilities. They discuss the company's strategic shift towards AI tools like text rewriting, image editing, and customizable emojis, highlighting a newfound emphasis on privacy measures and local device capabilities. The conversation also explores the potential impact of Apple's AI tools on communication and relationships, as well as the upcoming release of these features in beta with iOS 18.
This week we go to Cupertino, Calif., for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference and talk with Tripp Mickle, a New York Times reporter, about all of the new features Apple announced and the company’s giant leap into artificial intelligence. Then, we explore what was another tumultuous week for Elon Musk, who navigated a shareholders vote to re-approve his massive compensation package at Tesla, amid new claims that he had sex with subordinates at SpaceX. And finally — let’s play HatGPT.
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