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AppleGPT? Apple Has Been Secretly Working on a ChatGPT Competitor

Thu Jul 20 2023

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Description

The episode covers the widespread awareness and adoption of AI, perceptions and attitudes towards AI, AI in entertainment and music, legal and ethical considerations of AI, AI tools and innovations, and Apple's generative AI tool. It explores the concerns and excitement surrounding AI, its potential in entertainment, the legal landscape, Google's Genesis tool, Apple's secret LLM platform and chatbot, and the future of Apple's AI plans.

Insights

AI is gaining significant attention

AI is mentioned in quarterly earnings calls and articles have tripled.

Generational differences in AI awareness

Millennials and Gen Z are the most familiar with AI.

Chat GPT is the most well-known AI tool

Followed by Bard and Bing.

Job security concerns related to AI

28% of people worry about AI replacing their jobs within five years.

Higher earners are more likely to use AI tools at work

Generational differences in perception of AI art

Boomers are less likely to consider AI art as art compared to Millennials and Gen Z.

AI as the dominant form of entertainment

41% of Gen Z and millennial consumers believe that AI will become the dominant form of entertainment in the next 20 years.

AI tools for fun or entertainment

61% of millennials and 64% of Gen Z have used AI tools for fun or entertainment.

AI in K-pop

South Korea's biggest record label uses AI to make K-pop accessible globally by mixing singers' voices with native speakers in multiple languages.

Legal case against generative AI companies

A San Francisco judge is inclined to dismiss a lawsuit against generative AI companies due to lack of evidence for copyright infringement claims.

Summary

Transcript

AI Awareness and Adoption

00:01 - 07:00

AI is everywhere, with mentions in quarterly earnings calls and articles tripling.
90% of US consumers have heard of AI, with millennials and Gen Z being the most familiar.
Chat GPT is the most well-known AI tool, followed by Bard and Bing.
Higher earners are more likely to use AI tools at work.
Boomers are less likely to consider AI art as art compared to Millennials and Gen Z.

Perceptions and Attitudes towards AI

00:01 - 07:00

28% of people are worried about AI replacing their jobs within five years.
Gen X and Boomers feel more worried about AI, while Gen Z and Millennials feel more excited or hopeful.

AI in Entertainment and Music

00:01 - 07:00

41% of Gen Z and millennial consumers believe that AI will become the dominant form of entertainment in the next 20 years.
61% of millennials and 64% of Gen Z have used AI tools for fun or entertainment.
South Korea's biggest record label uses AI to make K-pop accessible globally by mixing singers' voices with native speakers in multiple languages.

Legal and Ethical Considerations of AI

00:01 - 07:00

A San Francisco judge is inclined to dismiss a lawsuit against generative AI companies due to lack of evidence for copyright infringement claims.

AI Tools and Innovations

06:39 - 13:07

Google has developed an AI journalist tool called Genesis, which has been demoed for major news outlets.
Executives found the tool unsettling and felt it took for granted the effort put into producing accurate news stories.
Google clarified that the tool is not intended to replace journalists but rather provide options for headlines and writing styles.
Apple has been secretly working on its own LLM platform and chatbot called Apple GPT.
The project is still in development, and Apple is unsure of its exact purpose.
Apple's AI work aims to address privacy concerns and position itself as the most privacy-friendly big tech company.
Despite the lack of clarity, Apple's market cap increased by $67 billion following the report, showing the demand for AI competition.
Community reactions include requests for Siri improvement, offline capabilities, contextual awareness, multilingual support, integration with other apps, interactive learning mode, and motion detection.
Robert Scoble identified gaps in chat GPT where Apple could potentially fill in with real-time information.

Apple's Generative AI Tool

12:56 - 17:55

Now, that rollout was quickly halted over security concerns, but subsequent to that has been extended.
It appears that Apple's generative AI tool is not open to all employees and requires specific approval for access.
The tool has been used by Apple employees in product prototyping and design process.
The tool replicates a barred chat sheet BTN being AI and doesn't include any novel features or technology.
It is accessible as a web application with a stripped-down design not meant for public consumption.
Apple has no current plans to release the tool to consumers but is actively working on improving its underlying models.
Apple is exploring several related initiatives across its AI, software engineering, and cloud services engineering teams.
A significant AI-related announcement from Apple is expected next year.
Launching a competitor to chat GPT seems unlikely for Apple as they are not focused on standalone web-based software experiences.
A radical overhaul of Siri to create the ultimate personal assistant seems more likely for Apple's AI path.
Other competitors in the space are making efforts on AI personal assistant experiences, like Microsoft's co-pilot feature at $30 per month.
Apple could make their AI the power center for their hardware devices and software systems, including iOS, macOS, and future platforms.
The integration of an AI-powered interface would be important for controlling the Apple Vision Pro device without screens or typing involved.
One possible differentiation for Apple in generative AI could be private access to personal data from iMessage exchanges, emails, photos, and health data.
Apple's focus on privacy makes them well-positioned to build an AI tool that integrates deeply with user information while maintaining privacy standards.
There may be a consumer equivalent of enterprise LLMs where users sign up for a third-party platform that integrates with existing data sources like Apple's ecosystem.
A combination of all these possibilities is likely in Apple's AI strategy.
Apple's native AI is expected to power their devices, including the Apple Vision Pro.
AI will reshape how users navigate iOS, macOS, and other Apple devices.
Apple is well-positioned to bring personalized AI systems into reality for consumers.
The future of Apple's AI plans is still speculative and subject to further development.