Daily AI NEWS - September 24, 2024
Apple, AI, and Innovations

Apple Intelligence won't be fully available until January 2025, with iOS 18.1 bringing the first wave of features by October. The rollout will phase in more tools with subsequent updates until iOS 18.4.

Starting with iOS 18.1, the iPhone 16 will gain AI capabilities gradually through a series of updates. Despite the staggered release, analysts predict increased sales for the iPhone 16 driven by the anticipation of Apple Intelligence.

Siri updates may be delayed until 2025, and users might need to free up additional storage for the AI features. The latest iOS beta 5 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas bring new connectivity tools and AI enhancements as part of the preparation for this major rollout.

U.S. officials report that Russia is leveraging AI to enhance its election influence tactics. This cutting-edge technology enables both Russia and Iran to generate polarizing content more quickly and convincingly, targeting American voters, according to intelligence sources.

FTC Chair Lina Khan has expressed concerns that companies might exploit AI to use personal data for price discrimination. An example given is the potential for airlines to identify when a customer is attending a funeral and then charging higher prices.

A lawsuit has already been filed against California's new laws that aim to regulate AI-generated images and deepfakes, highlighting the contentious nature of governing this emerging technology.

Jony Ive has confirmed his partnership with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to co-develop a new AI hardware product. This collaboration, arranged by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, remains under wraps, with details on its functionality and form yet to be disclosed.

In a recent profile, Ive mentioned buying properties in San Francisco to focus on this top-secret project. The invention aims to create a "less socially disruptive" computing experience, potentially rivaling major players like Apple and Samsung in the mobile space.

Cloudflare announced plans to launch a marketplace for AI model providers to access website content for scraping.

This will allow website owners to sell access to their site's data. Cloudflare may charge an app store-like fee for this service.

Additionally, website owners will be able to block AI crawlers with one click, providing control over who can access their data.

Smartphones will get much better at meeting your needs, thanks to AI. With advancements in AI-powered tools, devices will soon radically reshape user experiences. Key updates include new interfaces and functionalities that promise enhanced efficiency and convenience.