Apple's AI Beta Summarizes Breakup Texts, Raising Privacy Concerns

The new iOS 18.1 beta feature has sparked debate after an AI-generated summary of a breakup text went viral.

Nick Spreen, a software developer, received an AI-generated summary of his breakup text that read: 'No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment.'
The incident occurred while Spreen was testing Apple's new iOS 18.1 beta, which includes AI features designed to summarize messages.
Spreen shared the AI summary on X (formerly Twitter), and the post quickly went viral, garnering millions of views.
The AI feature is part of Apple's broader rollout of generative AI tools, which are expected to launch fully later this month.
Critics argue that such AI summaries may lack the emotional nuance needed for sensitive communications, potentially leading to misinterpretations.