Apple executives The keynote at the company’s annual developer conference, WWDC, this week saw a first look at all of the artificial intelligence features coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac, with the team showing off how generative tools can help you write emails, organize your iPhone photos, illustrate presentations and create custom emoji.
In 2024, adding AI to everything will be commonplace, and every major tech company will have similar generative capabilities in their software. But Apple is lagging behind in this area. The company has been perceived as “lagging behind” in generative AI, with OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and numerous startups already making great strides. But is Apple really lagging behind? And what’s different about Apple’s hilariously named AI, Apple Intelligence?
This week, WIRED senior writer Will Knight returns to the show to talk about Apple Intelligence, the new Siri, and how Apple is trying to differentiate itself in the AI race.
Show Notes
Read Will’s new article on the Apple Intelligence announcement and his news analysis piece on why Apple needs to make sure AI doesn’t disappoint, frustrate or annoy iPhone users. Read Boone Ashworth’s summary of everything Apple announced at WWDC. Lauren explains why Apple’s AI strategy is also its best shot at encouraging iPhone upgrades. Julian Chokkattu provides a comprehensive overview of all the AI features coming to iOS. Read all our WWDC coverage.
Recommendations
Will recommends the AutoGen multi-agent conversation framework. Mike recommends Klean Kanteen’s Rise Food Box. Lauren recommends Lunya’s washable silk sleep mask.
Will Knight can be found at X@Will KnightLauren Good @Lauren GoodMichael Carole is @snackfight. The main hotline is @Gadget LabThe show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@).Boone Ashworth). Theme music is by Solar Keys.
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