Arrr, word be spreadin' that Apple be toilin' on a ChatGPT rival, but ye won't lay yer eyes upon it for a while, mateys!
2023-07-19
Arrr! Word be spreadin' that Apple be toilin' away like a scurvy dog on its very own ChatGPT foe. Methinks they be aimin' to plunder the seas o' conversational AI, arrr!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, it is suggested that Apple is developing its own generative AI called AppleGPT, as reported by Bloomberg. This comes as no surprise, as it is hard to imagine the Cupertino tech giant not working on its own AI. The project is said to be based on a learning framework called Ajax, which Apple has borrowed from its rival Google.However, Apple's focus on user privacy has posed some challenges in bringing an LLM-based chatbot to consumers. Unlike ChatGPT and Google Bard, which rely on cloud connectivity and send queries to distant servers for interpretation, Apple's approach is more localized and in line with its commitment to privacy. Despite these hurdles, Apple cannot ignore the growing importance of generative AI in the tech industry and among consumers.
According to the report, Apple has already created its own chatbot, AppleGPT, but it is currently limited and meant for internal testing rather than consumer use. The role of Siri in this AI landscape is still unclear, although Bloomberg claims that the Ajax work has already been used to enhance Siri.
While Apple is undoubtedly keeping a close eye on its competitors, there is no clear strategy or answer to whether Siri could host AppleGPT. It is expected that Apple will continue to experiment, develop, and test its AI capabilities before unveiling a new platform, potentially at WWDC 2024.
The main obstacle for Apple is finding a solution to the privacy question. If this challenge persists, AppleGPT may remain in Skunkworks indefinitely.