Apple’s WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off today with a slew of exciting announcements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This year, Apple has heavily invested in generative AI technology, resulting in significant advancements across its devices, apps, and software. One of the highlights from the conference is the collaboration between Apple and OpenAI, bringing OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, to a range of Apple devices.
Under the umbrella of Apple’s overarching generative AI push called Apple Intelligence, Siri has received a makeover. With a new icon and glowing indicator light around the edges of the screen, Siri now boasts improved speech recognition and contextual understanding. Users can now also type their queries to Siri, expanding its capabilities. Additionally, Siri will soon gain onscreen awareness and the ability to take action within apps, enabling seamless integration with various applications.
The integration of ChatGPT into Siri and other first-party apps is another significant announcement. Users will be able to direct questions to ChatGPT for specialized expertise. This integration will allow users to include photos with their queries or ask questions related to documents or PDFs. Moreover, ChatGPT will be integrated into OS-wide tools such as Writing Tools, enabling users to create content or generate ideas with the assistance of ChatGPT.
Apple has also unveiled Genmoji and Image Playground, two exciting features powered by Apple Intelligence. Genmoji allows users to create AI emoji-like images of anyone in their photo library or custom emoji. These images can be used as stickers in messages. Image Playground, on the other hand, is a standalone app and API that enables users to create images using various themes and concepts. By selecting specific themes, users can generate customized images within minutes.
In terms of photo editing, Apple has introduced the Clean Up tool in the upgraded Photos app. This AI-powered tool allows users to remove unwanted objects or people from their pictures. Utilizing AI algorithms, Clean Up replaces the selected element with contextually-aware pixels, seamlessly blending it into the background. Additionally, Photos now features better organization, automatically grouping photos by topics such as time, people, favorite memories, and trips.
Another exciting AI feature announced by Apple is the ability to transcribe calls. Available soon on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, iOS will offer the option to record and transcribe phone calls. Users can enable this feature manually, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and notifying the other party of the call recording. The transcriptions will be stored in the Notes app, providing users with a summary of the key points discussed during the call.
Overall, Apple’s AI-focused announcements at WWDC 2024 showcase the company’s dedication to enhancing user experiences through advanced AI technologies. With improvements to Siri, integration of ChatGPT, innovative image generation capabilities, AI photo editing tools, and call transcription features, Apple is pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI on its devices. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize how users interact with their Apple devices and further cement Apple’s position as a leader in the AI space.