A source details how Apple's Gemini deal works: new Siri features will launch in the spring and at WWDC, Apple can finetune Gemini, no Google branding, and more
In another AI win for Google lately, Apple announced on Monday that it will use Google's Gemini models to power …
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AI Agenda: Here's how Apple is using Google's AI for Siri, according to a person involved in the project. Read more from @Steph_Palazzolo, @Amir and @aatilley 👇 https://www.theinformation.com/ ...
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@luciascarlet exactly. Apple can't train a model since Apple doesn't have the data. Google has the data, so they're essentially giving Apple a head start that they can fine-tune and stuff using the limited data they do have
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John calls it: Eventually, Google will have to pay Apple to continue powering its AI, instead of the other way around. As inference costs go down and queries become more valuable through e-comm and advertising, Google will eventually have to compete to keep the deal. [video]
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Here's another way to think about the Apple/Google deal It probably cost Google $200-500M to train the Gemini 3 base model Apple is paying them $1B for it Apple essentially covers the cost of development for Google's models for access to run it themselves
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you'd be ~shocked~ to learn how many people try to talk to Siri like it's a real chatbot. the Gemini-based Siri is finally going to be able to respond to that... [image]
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Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a mo…
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Did we not JUST talk about this on the last CultCast!? This significance of this partnership can't be overstated - Apple has over 2.3 billion active devices. This move will make them the most popular AI provider on earth. https://www.macrumors.com/...
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Here's the official statement (in full) from Apple and Google regarding their new Gemini partnership. Already seeing plenty of misinformation flying around. Few quick things: 1) Apple Foundation Models for Apple Intelligence powered features will be based on Gemini models. Mor…
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Don't and won't use Gemini, Siri, or Apple Intelligence. Never have, never will. [embedded post]
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This is extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely funny. blog.google/company-news...
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Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for Siri
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Joint statement from Google and Apple
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Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet
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Google Gemini Partnership With Apple Will Go Beyond Siri Revamp