The Hustle Daily Show Apple’s big AI problem
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Jun 13, 2025 In this discussion, Maria Gharib from the Mindstream Newsletter dives into Apple’s struggle in the AI arena, especially during the recent WWDC unveiling where expectations for significant AI advancements fell short. She explores the challenges Apple faces compared to competitors like OpenAI, Meta, and Google. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of AI tools for side hustles, and the legal battles concerning AI-generated content. The hosts also highlight Amazon’s investment in Pennsylvania and its impact on job creation.
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OpenAI's Partial Outage Anecdote
- OpenAI experienced a partial outage causing ChatGPT and other services to go down during peak West Coast usage.
- This incident highlighted the fragility behind popular AI services despite massive usage and hype.
Apple's Slow AI Strategy
- Apple is taking a slow and private approach to AI, focusing on on-device AI models for privacy and polish.
- This contrasts with competitors sprinting ahead, leaving Apple seen as lagging in the AI race.
Apple Opens AI to Developers
- Apple allows third-party developers to access on-device AI models through an easy framework, a first for the company.
- However, running smaller models on device limits their power, making Apple's AI less competitive currently.