what's the "use model" in the context of app intents?
Asked on 06/14/2025
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In the context of app intents, the "Use Model" refers to a new action introduced in the session "Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents" at WWDC 2025. This action allows developers to integrate Apple Intelligence models into their shortcuts, enabling tasks that were previously complex, like parsing text or formatting data, to be simplified. The Use Model action supports both large server-based models on private cloud compute for complex requests and on-device models for simpler tasks without requiring a network connection. This action enhances the functionality of apps by allowing them to leverage intelligent actions across the system, such as in Shortcuts and Spotlight.
For more details, you can refer to the session Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents (00:01:16).
Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents
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