The company has also considered licensing Google and OpenAI's AI technology for use in iOS 18. On-device processes could help eliminate controversies found with server-side AI tools, such as the generation of false information. Apple's new "Ajax" LLM aims to compete with current market tools by eliminating the need for cloud-based processing and improving text generation quality. The company will reveal its AI plans at the WWDC, starting on June 10.
Key takeaways:
- Apple's iOS 18 is expected to introduce major upgrades to Siri and other AI-related features, with a focus on privacy and on-device processing, eliminating the need for cloud services.
- Apple is reportedly working on an in-house large language model, known internally as "Ajax", which will allow basic text analysis and response generation features to function offline.
- Despite the move towards on-device processing, more advanced AI-related features and enhancements in iOS 18 will still require an internet connection.
- Apple's AI plans, including the new "Ajax" LLM, will be revealed during the WWDC event starting on June 10.