Elon Musk blasts Apple’s approach to AI, threatens to ban devices if OpenAI integrated into operating system

Apple announced several AI features across its apps and operating platforms at the WWDC 2024 event. These features are part of Apple's new generative AI system called "Apple Intelligence." Some of the notable features include:

1. New writing tools: These AI-powered tools can help users rewrite, proofread, and summarize text, such as emails and messages3. They can also generate replies and summarize long emails, making it easier for users to manage their correspondence.

2. Image generation: Apple is integrating AI-generated image creation into its Messages app and other first-party apps. This feature allows users to create images by describing them in text, similar to OpenAI's DALL-E.

3. Apple's version of ChatGPT: Apple has partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. Users can ask Siri to share their prompt with ChatGPT for more advanced and detailed responses.

4. Siri upgrades: Siri will be powered by large language models, allowing users to ask the virtual assistant to perform tasks such as summarizing articles, deleting emails, and editing photos. Siri will also be able to maintain context from one request to the next and understand text inputs, making interactions more user-friendly.

5. Privacy-focused AI: Apple emphasized the importance of privacy in its AI features. Most AI processing will be done on-device, and sensitive data will not be sent to remote servers. Apple also created Private Cloud Compute to utilize the cloud for more advanced AI processing while ensuring data remains secure.

6. Integration with third-party apps: Apple is also working on integrating its AI features with third-party apps, allowing developers to leverage Apple Intelligence in their own applications.

These AI features aim to make everyday tasks on Apple devices more efficient and user-friendly while maintaining a strong focus on privacy and security.

Apple claims to have built AI technology with privacy at its core. The company states that it uses a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power its AI features. This approach is designed to ensure that user data remains secure and protected. In addition, Apple has implemented various security measures, such as encryption and secure enclaves, to safeguard user information. The company also emphasizes transparency and control, providing users with clear information about how their data is being used and giving them the ability to make informed choices regarding their privacy.