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Apple poaches Google AI specialists to expand AI team

Financial Times — April 30, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: Apple has poached 36 AI specialists from Google and established a secretive lab in Zurich. The company is expanding its AI team globally, focusing on generative AI for mobile devices. Apple has acquired AI start-ups and hired key figures from Google. The tech giant is developing AI models like "MM1" and may unveil new AI features at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple aims for more on-device AI processing.

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    iOS 18 to introduce text summarization feature inspired by Humane AI Pin (India Today)
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    Apple's May 7 event to unveil new iPads and accessories (Ars Technica)
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    Apple confirms hybrid AI approach, expanding across devices (TechCrunch)
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    Next iPhone likely to feature AI, boosting sales (Business Insider)
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    Tim Cook hints at Apple's generative AI advantage and upcoming announcements (India Today)
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    Apple may unveil iPad Pro with M4 chip and AI features (Firstpost)
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