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Luke James

With on-device AI, is Apple making a move no one saw coming?

A presenter stands on stage in front of a large screen displaying the words “Apple Intelligence” in a colorful gradient. .

On Monday, day one of WWDC, Apple finally gave developers the keys to its local AI engine. Dubbed Foundation Models, this on-device framework lets third-party apps tap into Apple Intelligence’s generative muscle without cloud access, API fees, or permission slips. Just three lines of Swift code, and you’re off to the races.

On paper, it's a gift. But look closer, and it might be a white flag.

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