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Apple to Introduce On-Device AI Features in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 update will focus on on-device processing for AI features, aiming to boost user privacy and data security.

Apple is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated AI features in a few months, which are expected to be released in the next iOS update.
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With AI features on the way to iPhone via iOS 18, here's what that likely means for user privacy.
The iOS 18 update is expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2024

Overview

  • iOS 18's AI features will be processed on the device, eliminating the need for cloud-based data handling.
  • The move is seen as a competitive edge over Google, emphasizing privacy in the AI capabilities race.
  • Initial on-device AI features will include enhanced Siri and auto summarizing, with no cloud processing component.
  • Despite the privacy benefits, on-device processing requires more powerful hardware, potentially limiting some features to newer iPhone models.
  • Apple's strategy includes potential future cloud-based AI features, indicating a hybrid approach as technology evolves.