Apple Reportedly Rejected Meta’s AI Chatbot Integration Proposal
- Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer
A Bloomberg report from earlier this week claims that Apple rejected a proposal from Meta to integrate its AI chatbot, Llama, with iOS.
This goes against earlier June reports that Apple was considering integrating Meta’s generative AI model into its homegrown Apple Intelligence.
According to Bloomberg, discussions began in March between the two companies regarding a potential AI partnership, which happened at the same time as Apple’s discussions with OpenAI and Google about integrating ChatGPT and Gemini into its products.
However, Apple opted against integrating Llama with iOS due to concerns over Meta’s perceived lack of stringent privacy practices. “Apple has no active plans to integrate Llama,” the report says.
Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10 and announced OpenAI’s ChatGPT as its major AI partner.
“We wanted to start with the best,” said Apple software leader Craig Federighi in a post-keynote discussion, noting that ChatGPT “represents the best choice for our users today.” He said in the future, the company may also integrate other large language models (LLMs) into its software, including Google’s Gemini, according to the Wall Street Journal.
When announcing its partnership with OpenAI, Apple also emphasized a privacy-centric approach, promising users would be prompted for permission before sharing information with ChatGPT. “It’s aware of your personal data without collecting your personal data,” explained Federighi.
Earlier this month, Meta faced scrutiny from digital rights groups for its intentions to use public posts from Facebook and Instagram for AI training.
Apple is exploring potential partnerships with various generative AI companies like Anthropic and Perplexity, aiming to offer users a choice of different AI models based on their preferences. “People are going to want to draw on that kind of expertise that might not be part of our core,” Federighi said during WWDC 2024.
Google Announces New Pixel 9 Device For Surprise Event in August
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
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Google shared a teaser on multiple channels this week promoting the new Pixel 9 and an ahead-of-schedule “Made by Google” in-person event in California on August 13th. Traditionally, the company holds this event to announce new devices in October.
In the short 15-second video titled “AI… meet IX at Made by Google,” the tech giant shows only a glimpse in the dark of what the new device will look like with the hip-hop song “Magic”—by Vince Staples & Mustard—in the background.
In the beginning, it displays the text “Google Pixels” followed by the Roman number IX, allusive to the new device, and at the end a date also in Roman numbers: VII • XIII •MMXXIV
According to The Verge , select individuals and organizations received an official invitation: “You’re invited to an in-person Made by Google event where we’ll showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices.”
The event will take place in Google Bay View, in Mountain View, California, at 10:00 am Pacific Time. Google did not provide more information on the release of other devices like the Pixel Watch 3 or new AI features but did promise a “hands-on product experience” after the keynote.
In May, Google Launched new AI models and features including suggestions on where the company is headed in terms of technology and hints of what users can expect in the near future. Users Are Thrilled
Loyal customers noticed the usual event date changed but it didn’t seem to upset them. “Oh, man. I used to get a new Pixel device on my birthday in October every year. Well…I guess my birthday is coming early this year!!” commented one user on Youtube .
“Very smart of Google [to move] the date. I remember getting the Pixel 8 and about a month later it went on sale way before black Friday. Never again,” added another one.
