Big Technology Podcast Apple’s AI 'Gap Year' at WWDC?, Elon Vs. Trump Goes Nuclear, NYTimes’ OpenAI Attack
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Jun 6, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Apple's potential AI 'gap year' ahead of WWDC, raising doubts about their advancements in artificial intelligence. AirPods enhancements and new operating systems are also on the table. Meanwhile, a fiery clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump unfolds, impacting perceptions of Tesla and SpaceX. There's speculation about Apple's possible acquisition of AI company Perplexity, while OpenAI faces scrutiny from the New York Times over user chat privacy. Insights into the tech landscape are plentiful!
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Apple's AI Gap Year
- Apple is currently taking an AI "gap year" with limited new AI features at WWDC 2024.
- On-device AI models are being opened to developers but have limited immediate impact due to Apple's execution challenges.
Apple's Troubled AI Projects
- Apple's AI projects like a revamped Siri and health app are in progress but delayed.
- Apple's AI chatbot faces the same challenges that slowed down Siri overhauls.
AirPods Receive Smart Features
- Apple is making incremental AirPods enhancements like sleep auto-pause and camera control.
- These improvements reveal potential for smarter device interactions despite broader AI setbacks.