– iPhone 16 and iOS 18 will have AI-powered features
– Apple will use the M2 Ultra chip to power AI features
– Some AI tasks will be processed on external servers while others will be done on-device for privacy reasons
Apple is set to heavily focus on AI in its upcoming iPhone 16 and iOS 18 releases. Reports suggest that Apple will be using the M2 Ultra chip to power AI features, with some tasks being processed by external cloud servers. This marks a shift from previous reports that emphasized on-device AI for privacy reasons.
High-end chips similar to those used in Mac devices will be used in cloud computing servers to process advanced AI tasks for Apple devices. While simpler AI tasks may be processed on the device itself, more complex tasks like generating images or summarizing news articles may require cloud processing. Rumored AI upgrades for Siri would likely also require a cloud connection.
Apple has been working on a server project called ADC or Apple Chips in Data Centers to ensure user privacy in a server-based AI system. This involves using a Secure Enclave approach to isolate data in case of breaches. The plan to implement server-based AI has been in the works for around 3 years, with Apple accelerating it to compete with rivals like Google and Microsoft in the AI space.
Details about Apple’s AI plans are expected to be revealed at WWDC 2024, with more information possibly coming at the iPhone 16 launch later this year. Stay tuned to Tom’s Guide for the latest updates on Apple’s AI plans and other tech news.