The Intelligence from The Economist Core blimey: what’s up at Apple?
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Jun 10, 2025 
Alex Hearn, AI correspondent at The Economist, and Anne Rowe, Obituaries editor, discuss Apple's struggles to adapt in the fast-paced AI landscape. They explore the challenges affecting the company's innovation and relevance, particularly with Siri and its financial health amid regulatory issues. The conversation also touches on China's growing economic influence over Russia, shifting power dynamics, and concludes with a nod to Amanda Feilding's contributions to psychedelic research and mental health awareness.
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Apple's AI Integration Challenges
- Apple is struggling to integrate advanced AI features like those from Google and OpenAI.
- Their AI systems often fail in unexpected ways, making it hard to polish them to Apple's high standards.
User Loyalty Can't Mask Risks
- Apple users are typically loyal and tend not to switch easily, especially in the US market.
- But slower upgrade cycles may hint at Apple's weakening position in future tech sectors.
AI Hardware Threatens Apple
- The future threat to Apple lies in AI-native hardware like specialized headsets.
- This could commoditize Apple devices if new tech disrupts smartphone dominance.