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Apple and Meta Discuss AI Partnership for Apple Intelligence and iOS 18

Jun 23, 2024, 09:31 PM

Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. have reportedly held discussions about a potential partnership to integrate Meta's generative AI model, including the Llama AI models, into Apple Intelligence, the recently unveiled AI system for iPhones and other Apple devices. According to the Wall Street Journal, these talks mark a significant collaboration between the two tech giants, who have traditionally been rivals. The discussions also include AI startups Anthropic and Perplexity, which are considered for integration into Apple's AI platform. This move comes as Apple seeks to enhance its AI capabilities and catch up with competitors in the AI space, particularly with the upcoming iOS 18.