Following the introduction of a standalone "Transformer" model for autocorrect on iOS 17, Apple is signaling a renewed dedication to embedding generative AI throughout its range.
In recent weeks, Apple has unveiled a plethora of job roles highlighting their focus on generative AI. One such opening for the App Store platform indicates the company's efforts to devise an "AI-driven developer experience platform" to bolster its app creation process.
Further, Apple's Retail division has listed positions emphasizing the development of a "conversational AI system," both voice and chat-based, to enhance customer interactions. Among the responsibilities detailed in the listings are innovations like text-generation capabilities, embracing "comprehensive text production, abstracting, and query response."
Several positions under AI/ML underscore the development of foundational models, hinting at potential outcomes like a "realistic conversational assistant." Notably, roles are open in sectors such as Siri Information Intelligence, which governs functionalities of Siri and the Spotlight search. A key area of interest for Apple is optimizing models to operate directly on devices.
While Apple's interest in generative AI is not new, their latest job posts display a clearer and more detailed outline of their aspirations.
Recently, industry analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg shed light on Apple's ambitious plans, revealing a proposed investment exceeding $1 billion annually to propel AI-driven products and functionalities. An insider source hinted at the company's regret for not having launched AI-centered products earlier, viewing it as a significant internal oversight.
Apple's strategic direction is likely to harness large language models (LLMs) to enhance Siri and Messages app capabilities, potentially incorporating advanced sentence-finishing features in upcoming iOS versions. Bloomberg's insights also suggest Apple's experiments with AI-enhanced tools in apps and services like Xcode, AI-curated Apple Music playlists, and AI-supported functionalities for Pages and Keynote.
Rumors hint at Apple crafting its unique "Apple GPT", yet consumer-facing implementations remain unseen. In contrast, Apple's counterparts like Microsoft, Google, and Meta are steadily incorporating AI functionalities across their product spectrum.
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