Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.
After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple's industry-leading privacy standards.
Tim Cook is likely to step down as Apple’s CEO
According to Bloomberg, John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is expected to take over.
Bloomberg notes that Apple now likely needs an engineer rather than a sales or operations specialist. While the company expanded significantly under Cook’s leadership, it has struggled to break into new tech categories such as virtual reality, generative AI, smart home devices, and autonomous vehicles.
Ternus reportedly stands out among other potential successors. After stepping down, Cook may remain as chairman of Apple’s board — a path previously taken by leaders like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
UK govt sought broad access to Apple customers’ data, court filing shows. Document suggests the government’s ‘back-door’ demand was not limited to the company’s most secure iCloud service<not a surprise to me nor the alleged extraterritorial scope
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So will @Apple allow users to use the hardware we paid for to run @Jack's awesome #Bitchat invention or are the @EU_Commission and @FTC going to have to apply force?