The Vergecast Apple and OpenAI make a deal
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Jun 14, 2024 The hosts dive into Apple's ambitious AI plans and their partnership with OpenAI, discussing financial dynamics and the challenges of integrating AI into products like Siri. They share humorous insights on voice recognition hiccups and explore Apple's shift toward innovation amidst iPhone sales speculations. The show takes a detour into Microsoft’s potential handheld gaming ventures and the future of Android in Chrome OS. Amusing travel anecdotes and discussions on modern airline tech round out a lively conversation about the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Apple and OpenAI Economics
- Apple is paying OpenAI in exposure, hoping users will like ChatGPT enough to subscribe.
- This strategy relies on Apple upselling a third-party product, which is unusual.
AI Hype vs. Reality
- Apple Intelligence's success is uncertain until real-world usage reveals its flaws.
- Widespread use by millions will expose unexpected issues and challenge Apple's plans.
AI Hallucinations
- Tim Cook admitted uncertainty about preventing AI hallucinations, highlighting the inherent challenge.
- This reinforces the unpredictability of AI, especially at scale.