what's new in AI

Apple introduced several new advancements in AI at WWDC 2024, primarily under the umbrella of "Apple Intelligence." Here are the key highlights:

1. Apple Intelligence:

   • Apple Intelligence is a personal intelligence system that integrates powerful generative models into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It enhances the ability to understand and generate language and images, helping users take actions with rich awareness of their personal context. This system is deeply integrated into features and apps across the system and is built with privacy from the ground up. (Platforms State of the Union)

2. Machine Learning Frameworks:

   • Apple’s built-in machine learning frameworks offer capabilities across various categories, including natural language processing, sound analysis, speech understanding, and vision intelligence. The vision framework, in particular, is getting a new Swift API. Developers can also use Create ML to bring in additional data for training and import and run on-device AI models such as large language or diffusion models. (Platforms State of the Union)

3. Siri Enhancements:

   • Siri has been significantly improved with new large language models, making it more natural, contextually relevant, and personal. Siri can now understand on-screen content and take actions based on it, and it has richer language understanding, allowing for more natural interactions. (Bring your app to Siri)

4. Generative Tools:

   • New generative tools include writing tools that help users communicate more effectively by rewriting text for tone and clarity, proofreading for mistakes, and summarizing key points. These tools are powered by Apple Intelligence’s new language capabilities. (Explore machine learning on Apple platforms)

5. On-Device AI:

   • Apple continues to push the limits of what can be run locally on devices, leveraging the power of Apple Silicon for low latency and better user experience while maintaining privacy. This includes running large language models and other AI models on-device. (Platforms State of the Union)

6. Research and Collaboration:

   • Apple is actively collaborating with the research community to advance AI and machine learning. They have published hundreds of papers and shared many tools as open source, allowing developers to tap into cutting-edge research and on-device AI capabilities. (Platforms State of the Union)

Relevant Sessions

• Platforms State of the Union
• Bring your app to Siri
• Explore machine learning on Apple platforms

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new AI capabilities and tools introduced by Apple at WWDC 2024.