whats new in AI

At the recent WWDC, Apple introduced several new advancements in AI and machine learning across its platforms. Here are some of the highlights:

1. Apple Intelligence: Apple has been focusing on integrating generative AI models into their platforms, emphasizing on-device processing to ensure privacy and low latency. This includes a new Foundation Models framework that provides developers with access to powerful, fast, and privacy-focused intelligence capabilities, even when offline. This framework supports language and image understanding and generation, enhancing user experiences across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more.

2. Vision Framework: The Vision framework has been updated with new APIs, including document recognition and lens smudge detection. These improvements make it easier to process and understand documents and ensure better image quality by detecting smudges on camera lenses.

3. Speech Framework: A new API called Speech Analyzer has been introduced, which supports more extensive speech-to-text capabilities, enhancing applications that rely on audio transcription.

4. Machine Learning Frameworks: Apple continues to enhance its machine learning frameworks, offering APIs for natural language processing, sound analysis, and vision intelligence. These frameworks are optimized for on-device execution, leveraging the power of Apple Silicon.

5. Developer Tools: Apple is integrating AI capabilities into its developer tools, such as Xcode, to improve code completion and provide natural language interactions with code. This includes a collaboration with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to Xcode.

For more detailed information, you can explore the session Discover machine learning & AI frameworks on Apple platforms (08:20) and Platforms State of the Union (01:35).