The Context Podcast: WWDC 2023 Predictions June 2023
Cris Ippolite and Todd Geist make their predictions about how Apple will integrate AI into their product line at WWDC 2023.
Predictions:
1. Apple likely needs to create its own AI language model due to copyright and attribution issues preventing them from using existing models like Copilot. However, their strong stance on user privacy makes it challenging to compile the necessary corpus of training data.
2. Apple may introduce a "self-model" approach where each user has control over their own data model and can choose which companies/apps to share it with, rather than companies building models on users without consent. Apple is well-positioned for this given the user data they have access to.
3. Updates to Siri are expected, leveraging large language models to make Siri more capable as a true AI assistant that can handle complex, personalized requests by connecting knowledge about the user.
4. On-device machine learning advances are likely, as evidenced by Apple's 2020 acquisitions of AI efficiency companies Xnor.ai and Vilynx. The Apple M1 chip's suitability for ML computations was also mentioned.
5. An Xcode "Copilot" to assist with Swift development is considered very likely, based on the "swiftly developed" tagline for the event. This could make app development on Apple platforms more accessible.
6. Overall, Apple is expected to take an innovative, privacy-centric approach to AI that could disrupt current practices and steer the industry in a new direction prioritizing user control of data.