Olufemi Adeyemi
Apple has reached an agreement with the United States Government to collaborate on managing potential risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a designated scheme.
In July 2023, the initial commitments were signed by
companies such as Google and OpenAI’s partner, Microsoft. Subsequently, in
September, eight additional firms, including Adobe, IBM, and Nvidia, joined the
initiative.
Apple unveiled its AI strategy, dubbed Apple Intelligence,
at WWDC 2024 last month. The company has adopted a distinct approach to AI
development, prioritizing user privacy.
Apple intends to perform the majority of AI processing
on-device, leveraging its powerful AI chips in data centers. Additionally,
Apple has forged a partnership with OpenAI, which will bring ChatGPT to macOS,
iOS 18, and other devices later this year.
The organization has decided not to collaborate with Meta
due to its controversial track record regarding user data and privacy concerns.
Despite this, Apple is open to exploring potential partnerships with Google in
the upcoming future, which could potentially result in the integration of
Gemini AI into Apple devices. Google has scheduled its own Pixel launch event
for next month, where they are expected to unveil new AI features and
initiatives.
Although Apple maintains its customary September launch schedule for the iPhone 16 series this year, the industry is abuzz with anticipation for the future of AI and the escalating demand for the technology in the forthcoming years.