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Apple doubles down on on-device AI in privacy and security masterstroke that sets it apart from cloud-dependent rivals

In an era where Big Tech is racing to build ever-larger data centers to power cloud-based AI, Apple is charting a different course. According to a new report from The Information, Apple is preparing to renew its aggressive push for AI that runs primarily on devices rather than in the cloud—leveraging its years of custom silicon expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and far more private…

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Can Apple finally turn Apple Intelligence and Siri into features people actually want?

Apple has struck a major multi-year partnership with Google to integrate Gemini models as the foundation for next-generation Apple Intelligence features — most notably a long-awaited, significantly smarter and more personalized version of Siri set to arrive later in 2026. After a rocky rollout of Apple Intelligence, repeated delays to Siri’s advanced capabilities, and mounting pressure to catch…

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Apple's AI spending trails far behind other megacaps. It's not hurting sales

While many of the largest tech companies race to build massive data centers for their artificial intelligence ambitions, Apple is taking a more modest approach. In its fiscal 2025, which ended in September, Apple spent $12.72 billion on capital expenditures. Compared to Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, Apple is barely spending at all. Apple’s restrained approach to AI hasn’t hurt its…

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Apple begins shipping American-made AI servers from Houston plant

Apple announced on Thursday that it has begun shipping AI servers manufactured at its Houston factory, as part of a broader plan to invest $600 billion in America over the coming years. These servers feature custom Apple-designed chips to enable Appel Intelligence AI capabilities on iPhones, iPads, and Macs while maintaining the company’s strict privacy standards. Reuters: ‎ Servers from the…

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Apple offers $1 million for hackers to test Apple Intelligence's Private Cloud Compute

Apple has opened up its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) to researchers, offering up to $1 million to anyone who finds a hole in the secure cloud platform that supports its Apple Intelligence features. The first handful of Apple Intelligence features are about to roll out next week. Kate O’Flaherty for Forbes: ‎ [W]ith Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker processes as much data as possible on the…

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Why Apple never uttered the words 'artificial intelligence' at its iPhone event

During the playing of Apple’s canned video “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday, the company never mentioned the words “artificial intelligence.” And, for good reason. Last month, a study published in the Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management found that describing a product as powered by artificial intelligence tends to lower a customer’s intention to buy it. : ‎ A study published in the…

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Apple supplier TSMC’s profit beats estimates

Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s earnings beat analysts’ heightened estimates as global demand for AI chips continues to be insatiable. Jane Lanhee Lee for Bloomberg News: ‎ Market expectations had risen in the weeks leading up to TSMC’s report on Thursday, with the AI frenzy and related investment showing no signs of slowing down. The chipmaker for Apple Inc.…

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Apple poised for record Apple Intelligence-fueled iPhone upgrades - Morgan Stanley

Apple’s seamless integration of Apple Intelligence is fueling confidence among Morgan Stanley analysts who upgraded Apple to their Top Pick and set a new price target of $273 for Apple stock, as they anticipate a record-breaking upgrade supercycle for iPhones and iPads. At WWDC in June, Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines…