Apple is currently negotiating with prominent publishing houses to secure access to their content for training purposes. The tech giant is reportedly proposing a substantial multiyear deal, offering $50 million to license the archives of news articles from publishers like Condé Nast, NBC News, and IAC. The move aligns with Apple’s pursuit of advancing its generative AI models, which have applications ranging from creating images to human-like chat interactions.
Apple’s Quest for Advanced Generative AI Models
Apple’s attempt to join the generative AI model trend is evident in its attempts to leverage the vast knowledge embedded in news archives. The company has developed an internal ChatGPT-like service for its employees, facilitating feature testing, text summarization, and data-driven question-answering. Despite facing lukewarm responses from some publishers, Apple is committed to catching up with Silicon Valley’s advancements in generative AI.
While Apple may be considered a late entrant compared to tech giants like Google and Microsoft, recent reports indicate a significant investment in artificial intelligence. The company is rumored to be working on a project named “Foundational Models,” led by John Giannandrea, Apple’s head of AI – this project, involving collaboration with Google engineers, focuses on conversational AI and highlights Apple’s dedication to improving Siri.
Advanced Models to Improve Customer Interactions
Beyond conversational AI, Apple is reportedly diving into various AI models within different teams. The Visual Intelligence unit is working on an image generational model, while another group is researching a multimodal AI capable of processing images, videos, and text; these developments suggest Apple’s intention to integrate advanced AI capabilities, potentially enhancing customer interactions through services like AppleCare and automating complex commands with Siri. As Apple explores collaboration with news publishers, it seeks to catch up and innovate in the rapidly evolving generative AI models.
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