This year has undeniably been marked by significant advancements in AI, and Apple has made a major leap in this arena with the announcement of Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.
In a surprising twist, Apple has chosen to collaborate with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to power some of their AI features. This decision to partner with an external company, rather than developing their own AI or acquiring an existing one, is unexpected.
Apple Intelligence introduces a suite of new AI features to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, set to launch later this year. These features are designed to seamlessly integrate with apps and everyday tasks, offering enhanced capabilities and assistance.
For instance, advanced photo editing tasks will be simplified with AI support. If you want to remove people from the background of a photo, you can use the Clean Up tool to specify what needs to be removed, and the AI will handle the rest.
Another innovative feature is Genmoji, where AI creates personalized emojis based on prompts you provide. It’s similar to an AI-generated image but in emoji form. You can even generate a Genmoji from a photo in your library.
The Photos app will also benefit from AI-powered search capabilities. Instead of relying on tags, you can describe what you’re looking for, and the AI will find it, even if it’s a brief moment in a longer video. This is a particularly exciting development for those who struggle with organizing their photo collections.
Additionally, ChatGPT will be integrated with Siri, expanding the digital assistant’s capabilities. If Siri encounters a task it can’t handle or a question it can’t answer, it will defer to ChatGPT for assistance. Apple plans to incorporate other chatbots in the future as well.
A beta version of Apple Intelligence is expected to be available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS in the fall of 2024.
