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• As a further security component, the Neural Engine is designed specifically to handle machine learning operations, enabling more efficient processing of AI tasks directly on the device, which enhances performance and protects user privacy.
• But, for example, FaceID uses neural networks to securely recognize a user's face, even as their appearance changes over time, by processing and learning from various facial angles and features.
• The AI-driven features in Safari are intended to streamline browsing, making it faster and more intuitive, while "Ajax" is expected to offer sophisticated AI interactions securely, ensuring that user data is handled responsibly.
• The AI capabilities of the Apple Watch, as noted by Cook, are underpinned by the device's use of machine learning algorithms to enhance health monitoring and user interaction features.
• All of these leverage AI to refine user interactions and data processing without infringing on user privacy.
• Apple's Tim Cook teases AI ambitions in latest earnings callDuring the earnings call, CEO Tim Cook dodged as many questions as he answered about Apple's AI plans, but did share some insights into the company's philosophies about the approach.