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  • Craig Federighi ignited Apple's AI efforts after using Microsoft's Copilot

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    danvm said:
    Kierkegaarden said:
    I’m not sure where these “Apple Universe” stories come from.  Most likely, Giannandrea and Federighi communicate frequently throughout the development process.  I also don’t think Apple is “behind” with regard to AI.  There are things that are being worked on that are years out — maybe some of those things got moved up and other things pushed out.  Google is perceived and being on the forefront of this tech, and look at the issues they have had and are having.
    I we are talking about generative AI / LLM, I could see why people think they are behind. Just look at what the competition is doing and compare that with what we have with Apple today. Things could change next week in WWDC, and they release something no one is expecting.  We'll see what happens.  
    What is the competition “doing” that you think Apple isn’t doing?  Are any of these things generating any revenue?  As far as I can tell, AI profit is going to the semis, data centers, and cloud providers — Apple isn’t in any of these businesses, so what competition are you referring to?
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Craig Federighi ignited Apple's AI efforts after using Microsoft's Copilot

    KierkegaardenKierkegaarden
    I’m not sure where these “Apple Universe” stories come from.  Most likely, Giannandrea and Federighi communicate frequently throughout the development process.  I also don’t think Apple is “behind” with regard to AI.  There are things that are being worked on that are years out — maybe some of those things got moved up and other things pushed out.  Google is perceived and being on the forefront of this tech, and look at the issues they have had and are having.
    williamlondondanoxwatto_cobra

  • Apple Glass rumors resurrected thanks to eyeglass hinge patent application

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    I don’t think this was ever “shelved”.  Apple has multiple secret labs, and I’m sure spatial computing is one of the big projects they are working on.  
    watto_cobra

  • Apple needs an AI-powered folding iPhone to stem its decline in China, says Kuo

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    I think the demand for folding phones is nonexistent.  Any hype is coming from the companies that are trying to promote this useless technology.  Apple created the perfect form factor — just continue to improve the screen, cameras, processor, and software.  There are surely bigger projects that need more attention than a folding phone.  What a waste of time. 
    hmlongcowatto_cobra

  • Adobe's new terms of service unacceptably gives them access to all of your projects, for f...

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    gatorguy said:
    Wow. That’s pure evil. 

    Is the exact thing Google does. 

    Only Google doesn’t charge you an arm and a leg subscription pricing. 

    What the heck? 
    Actually Google allows Opt-Out, and in most cases that's the default. A user has to actively Opt-In to data sharing. They've also improved on their general data privacy with map location tracking and history now stored on personal devices rather than at Google, and which follows their 2 years earlier decision to no longer use Gmail contents for key-wording or other advertisement purposes. 

    It's common for many of the AI systems to collect user data, anonymized or not, and Opt-out provision vary. Some make it hard, some make it easy, and some just don't have opt-out as an option.
    https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-your-data-from-being-used-to-train-ai/

    Since iOS10 you've given Apple permission to collect some of your data for training ML/AI, "anonymized" of course, though you probably weren't aware of it being disclosed in the ToS you agree to. Nobody reads'em.

    Some data sharing on your iDevices like Apple TV was once automatically opt-in, and users had to be aware of a setting to Opt out. I think they've corrected that misjudgment now, but you know who doesn't get it?

    We’re updating our Privacy Policy as we expand AI at Meta

    Hi (fill in your name)

    We’re getting ready to expand our AI at Meta experiences to your region. AI at Meta is our collection of generative AI features and experiences, such as Meta AI and AI creative tools, along with the models that power them.

    What this means for you

    To help bring these experiences to you, we’ll now rely on the legal basis called legitimate interests for using your information to develop and improve AI at Meta. This means that you have the right to object to how your information is used for these purposes. If your objection is honoured, it will be applied from then on.

    We’re including updates in our Privacy Policy to reflect these changes. The updates come into effect on 26 June 2024.

    Thanks,
    The Meta Privacy team

    No surprise.  This is just a continuation of what they’ve been doing all along.  As long as users keep putting up with this crap, they will keep pushing.  The user has always been the product with this company — best thing to do is close your account, and encourage others to do the same.  The only way they will change is if their income is affected.
    Alex1Nwatto_cobra