Updates, Questions, and Cook Meets the King: MOSK: 12.13.2024
Dec 13, 2024
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Discover the intriguing intersection of technology and governance as Congress dives into deepfake concerns. Tim Cook's meeting with King Charles III adds a royal twist to the tech narrative. Learn about Apple's latest AI features and the iOS 18.2 location-sharing capability aimed at reducing lost luggage worries. Innovation shines with a new head strap for the Apple Vision Pro and fresh Beats colors. Plus, get excited for upcoming Apple TV+ films, including a quirky romcom that explores love and relationships.
Apple's iWork updates enhance productivity through AI integrations, enabling features like proofreading and summarizing with ChatGPT across multiple devices.
Congress is actively questioning Apple and others about strategies to combat the rise of deepfake pornography and support victims.
Deep dives
Updates to Apple Apps Embrace AI Features
Recent updates to Apple's iWork suite, now referred to as the group of apps, integrate various AI functionalities. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have introduced tools that utilize ChatGPT for functions like proofreading, summarizing, and rewriting, enhancing user productivity. Additionally, Siri can now leverage ChatGPT to answer queries regarding content in presentations, documents, and spreadsheets. These updates require Apple intelligence-capable devices, such as the latest iPhone models and Apple Silicon Macs and iPads, making the enhancements widely accessible for users.
Finding Lost Luggage with AirTag Integration
The new feature called Share Item Location in iOS 18.2 allows users to track lost luggage by sharing the location of their AirTag with airlines. Once luggage is lost, users can create a secure link through Find My, which is limited to select airline personnel for privacy reasons. This feature has the potential to simplify the recovery process, notably with Air Canada and United Airlines already integrating support. Additional airlines are expected to come on board, enhancing this capability across the industry.
Congressional Inquiry into Deepfake Technology
Members of Congress have posed significant questions to tech executives, including Apple’s Tim Cook, regarding the rise of deepfakes, particularly in relation to non-consensual deepfake pornography. Representatives have inquired about strategies to mitigate the issue, how quickly companies can respond to emerging threats, and support for victims. This investigation comes as new congressional leadership prepares to take over, raising questions about the urgency and commitment to address these concerns. With existing timelines for responses and no definitive follow-up deadlines, the seriousness of these inquiries remains uncertain.
- iWork’s Remains Support Apple Intelligence - Share Item Location Goes Live with Two Airlines - Puerto Rico Supports IDs in Apple Wallet - Microsoft Testing File Sharing Between Windows PCs and iPhones - Congress Quizzes Apple, X, and Others Over Deepfake Porn - Medical Devices Maker ResMed Launching Balanced Strap for Apple Vision Pro - Beats Adds Two New Colors to iPhone 16 Case Line - Brett Goldstein Feature “All of You” to Hit Apple TV+ in 2025 - Apple TV+ Announces Spanish Romcom Series “Love You to Death” - Apple CEO Welcome King Charles III to Battersea - Public wifi is everywhere when we're traveling, but is it safe? We're looking at ways to make sure. Plus - security updates in Apple's OS updates on Checklist No. 404, brought to you by SecureMac - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Sponsored by Turtle Beach - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MACOSKEN at turtlebeach.com/MACOSKEN! #turtlebeachpod - Sponsored by 1Password Extended Access Management - your solution for IAM and MDM. Learn more at 1Password.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!
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