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• Apple launches 'Project ACDC' to pioneer AI chips for data centersAmidst a high-stakes AI race, Apple is forging ahead with "Project ACDC," a secret initiative recently come to light that develops proprietary AI chips for data centers.
• For example, the next version of Safari may feature user interface enhancements, improved content blocking capabilities, and an innovative AI-driven feature called Intelligent Search.
• The company aims to match the technological capabilities of industry leaders like Microsoft and Meta by acquiring tens of thousands of AI server units.
• Initially, it was assumed that Apple would utilize this technology for the newest iterations of its A-series chips in iPhones and M-series chips in Macs.
• These enhancements are designed to bolster AI functionalities in devices running iOS 18, and they may appear in the iPad event on Tuesday.Andrew is a writer and commentator who has been sharing his insights on technology since 2015.
• Apple is significantly increasing its investment in the artificial intelligence sector, planning to allocate over $5 billion to AI server enhancements over the next two years.