The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Apple Intelligence is Here, But Is It Any Good?
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Oct 30, 2024 Apple has launched its new AI features with iOS 18, but user feedback is mixed regarding functionality and rollout. Concerns loom over the potential of these tools to match Apple's high standards. Meanwhile, there’s buzz surrounding Meta's quest for an AI search engine to reduce reliance on major tech giants. Analysts remain skeptical about Apple's stock performance amid these innovations, while consumers show excitement about the company's advancements in AI.
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Apple's AI Strategy
- Apple has been noticeably absent from the generative AI race, choosing to focus on user integration instead of frontier models.
- Their "Apple Intelligence" aims to bring AI to everyday users, prioritizing usability over cutting-edge model development.
Rocky Rollout
- Despite the anticipation, Apple Intelligence's rollout has been bumpy, with initial delays and limited feature availability.
- The features were initially promised alongside iOS 18 but got delayed by about a month, impacting iPhone upgrades.
Limited Launch
- iOS 18.1 launched with limited Apple Intelligence features, labeled as "beta," including writing tools and an updated Siri.
- Even these limited features require joining a waitlist, frustrating users who expected a full release.