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Apple Launches Foundation Models Framework to Power On-Device AI

Developers can now incorporate Apple’s local AI models into apps to preserve user privacy

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Overview

  • The Foundation Models API gives developers direct access to Apple’s local AI models for embedding intelligence into their apps.
  • On-device processing preserves privacy and lets AI features function without an internet connection.
  • Developers can bypass external AI vendors like OpenAI and Google when building AI features.
  • Apple plans to roll out AI-driven upgrades to Siri next year, though specifics remain undisclosed.
  • Apple Intelligence features are set to support French, German, Italian, and Spanish, broadening language availability.