News Analyses
Apple tweaks its DMA compliance strategy in Europe
Apple has once again shifted its approach to supporting side-loading on iOS devices in Europe.
Healthcare pros show interest in Apple's Vision Pro — survey
Up to 75% of US healthcare professionals are open to exploring the use of Vision Pro devices at work, survey claims.
Sam Altman’s pledges about AI responsibility don’t mean much — experts
The warp-like speed of generative AI development has critics warning of unintended consequences.
OpenAI: Musk's control issues at heart of ongoing rift
The generative AI company's founders say they will move to dismiss a lawsuit Elon Musk filed against it alleging a breach of mission.
What is FinanceKit in iOS 17.4?
Other than leaving European users vulnerable to new threats via third-party app stores, iOS 17.4 introduced FinanceKit. What does it do?
Microsoft debuts Copilot for finance pros
The latest in a line of job role-specific generative AI assistants, Copilot for Finance is designed to automate rote tasks for financial professionals.
Researchers, legal experts want AI firms to open up for safety checks
More than 150 researchers, ethicists, legal experts and professors signed onto a letter asking generative AI companies to open up their technology to outside evaluations for safety reasons.
Spotify wants something for nothing, Apple claims after big EU fine
The European Commission slapped Apple with a big $1.95 billion fine for anti-competitive conduct in the music streaming market. Apple will appeal.
Apple warns of increased iPhone security risks
Apple has told its European customers that new EU competition laws will make iPhones less safe.
Microsoft unveils new AI tools for Windows 11
The latest skills allow Copilot to adjust PC settings, while generative AI features in Clipchamp and Photos enable improved editing.
Google can’t guarantee its Gemini genAI tool won’t be biased
Google's new text-to-image generator displayed glaring biases after only three weeks online. After taking the tool offline last week, the company said it will never be 100% sure the same issues won't resurface.
Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'GenAI will redefine the future'
Watch out, there's a generative AI monster coming, says Apple CEO Tim Cook, as expectations around the company's work intensify.
The ROI in AI (and how to find it)
The number of companies experimenting with the automation capabilities of generative AI platforms is expected to double. But do the hoped-for financial returns justify the high costs of the technology?
It’s the end of the road for the Apple Car
Apple's generative AI development attempts get a huge resource push as Apple shelves its project to build a semi-autonomous vehicle, though the company will reap benefits from that attempt for a decade.
As workers embrace AI, employers are slow to issue guidance
A survey of 10,000 office workers found that employees and senior execs both see a range of benefits from AI tools. But a lack of clear guidelines around their use is slowing experimentation and creating potential risks to corporate...
Dell ramps up ‘AI PC’ plans with Latitude and Precision refresh
A major update to Dell’s PC and laptop line-up points to the future of on-device AI processing, thanks to the inclusion of NPU processors.
Apple can only resist AI transparency for so long
It's only a matter of time until the demands for ethical accountability in AI become unavoidable.
