Apple fans are looking forward to June 10th’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, as it may be a major turning point in the company’s AI strategy for its flagship products, especially the iPhone. There is a lot of conjecture that with the release of iOS 18, Cupertino-based Apple will reveal its much awaited artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and introduce revolutionary features.
Apple’s Research Reveals Exciting Developments for Siri and Small Language Models
Recent studies that examined Apple’s published research papers provided insight into the company’s future goals. Specifically, The Verge has brought attention to Apple’s efforts to improve Siri, the virtual assistant that is an essential part of the iPhone experience. According to Apple’s research papers, a dedicated effort is being made to create a smarter and more effective Siri, which could completely change how users interact with iPhones.
Small language models (SLMs) are a prominent topic in research papers from Apple that are intended to function independently within devices. ReALM (Reference Resolution As Language Model) is one such model that is praised for its capacity to carry out tasks that are prompted by contextual language input. Experts surmise that ReALM may be essential to improving Siri’s functionalities.
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Apple’s Cutting-Edge AI Research Unveils Ferret-UI and Revolutionary Image Editing Tools
Furthermore, the research conducted by Apple presents a multimodal AI model called ‘Ferret-UI,’ which is designed to perform precise tasks associated with user interface screens while deciphering and responding to open-ended language instructions. This invention suggests a time when voice commands may easily take the place of conventional finger gestures for navigating iPhones.
Among other noteworthy developments, Apple’s research presents an AI model for image editing and Keyframer, a tool that supposedly can create animations from still images. These developments might greatly improve the Photos app’s functionality and make it easier for users to carry out intricate edits.
It is important to remember that these rumors are purely based on research papers that Apple has published, and there is no assurance that they will become features. During WWDC 2024, Apple’s AI vision will be fully unveiled during the keynote address.
