Apple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systems

Apple is set to introduce Safari 18, featuring an AI-powered tool called "Intelligent Search" and a "Web Eraser" feature for enhanced content blocking. This update, expected in 2024, will be part of broader OS upgrades including iOS 18 and macOS 15. The AI tool will use Apple's Ajax model for summarizing content, while Web Eraser will allow users to permanently remove specific webpage elements.

These features aim to enhance user privacy and browsing efficiency, integrating AI to compete with other generative AI tools. Additionally, Apple is developing a Visual Lookup feature for 2025, enabling users to obtain information on consumer products from images directly in Safari. These advancements reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to integrating AI into its software ecosystem.