Summary of new AI features rumored to be released in iOS 18

Apple has announced that it will announce the details of the generation AI function in the second half of 2024 , and it is expected that iOS 18 , which is scheduled to be released in 2024, will be packed with AI functions. Apple-related media 9to5Mac has summarized the AI functions of iOS 18 that are rumored at the time of article creation.

iOS 18: Here are the new AI features in the works - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/19/ios-18-ai-features-rumors/

9to5Mac points out that ``2024 will be the year of AI for Apple, with major updates planned for the next major version of the OS such as iOS 18.'' Bloomberg also reported that Apple is planning the biggest update ever for iOS 18, featuring multiple AI features .

The foundation of the AI functionality is Apple GPT , a large language model (LLM) that Apple is rumored to be developing independently. Apple is developing various machine learning projects using a framework called ``Ajax'' that began development in 2022, and is developing AI functions based on these projects. As such, Ajax will likely serve as the foundation for Apple's AI capabilities across all platforms.

It has also been revealed that Apple is testing ``Siri with a large-scale language model'' using ChatGPT from the beta code of iOS 17.4. In addition to independently developed AI models, Apple seems to be testing ways to build AI functions using off-the-shelf AI.

It is reported that Apple is testing ``Siri with a large-scale language model'' using ChatGPT, its existence revealed from the code of the beta version of iOS 17.4 - GIGAZINE

The AI functions that are rumored to appear in iOS 18 are as follows.

A new Siri based on LLM that is smarter and similar to platforms like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini
・Apple Music's new AI feature can now automatically generate playlists
・AI is integrated into Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, allowing automatic summarization and content generation
・Spotlight allows you to perform more complex tasks using generative AI
・Wellness coaching function using AI integrated with healthcare apps and Apple Watch
・New AI features in the Messages app allow you to autofill messages, answer questions, summarize incoming messages, and more
・AI features that can complete blocks of code and help test applications

Apple is developing a code generation AI tool comparable to Microsoft's GitHub Copilot - GIGAZINE

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said, `` We are working responsibly to develop generative AI, '' and 9to5Mac points out that it is extremely unusual for Apple to reveal plans in development before making an announcement. The reason why Apple revealed the development of generative AI ahead of the official announcement is likely to allay the concerns of investors and analysts who are concerned about falling behind OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, etc.

Apart from these, Apple also has a framework for training and deploying machine learning models calledMLX , an image editing AI model called MGIE , and an AI tool called Keyframer that animates still images just by entering a prompt. is being announced.