AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max chips probably wouldn't have existed without Apple, an AMD executive has admitted, thanks to the popularity of Apple Silicon.
Apple reminds us of its strong privacy commitment for Siri, saying voice data isn't used for ads ahead of a crucial Apple Intelligence update.
We should demand the same transparency wherever AI is applied — such as health insurance payment denials, for example. That’s as true for Apple (itself currently planning to extend Apple News into new markets) as it is for anyone else in the business of using AI to get things done.
To completely turn off the AI software, just head to your settings, scroll down and tap Apple Intelligence and Siri. Now, assuming you previously turned Apple Intelligence on, just toggle the top button off. This will kill all of the AI functionalities, from the Writing Tools to the email summaries to Genmoji, until you enable them again.
Apple said on Monday it would release an update to better indicate that its notification summaries are generated by artificial intelligence. "A software
AMD's Ryzen AI Max chips came as a huge surprise at CES 2025. They're basically super-powered versions of the company's Ryzen AI hardware with up to 16 CPU cores and 50 RDNA 3.5 graphics cores, alongside a pool of as much as 128GB integrated RAM.
An Apple spokesperson told Tom's Guide that Siri had never been used to build marketing profiles or sell information. The spokesperson stated that "Apple settled this case to avoid additional litigation so we can move forward from concerns about third-party grading that we already addressed in 2019."
Does the rise of artificial intelligence represent more of an opportunity for the world — or a curse? Because for all the clamor about boosted productivity and enhanced human potential, there’s also the rising demand for energy, processor power, memory requirements and ever more bloat on the machine.
Yet, amidst this flurry of advancements, Apple has quietly charted its own path—one rooted in privacy, security, and incremental progress. While some critics perceive Apple as lagging behind in the AI race,
Apple Intelligence is incorrectly summarizing news stories in your notifications. Here's a look at what Apple's doing about it—and how you can to turn those AI summaries off.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has spoken to investors and hinted at the company's plans to break into the CPU market, but it could be a while before it happens