Apple's AI Outsourcing

In this episode, we jump down the rabbit hole of Apple's decision to outsource its core AI capabilities to Google Gemini, a radical departure from its traditional vertical integration. We question why Apple chose this path after the Apple Intelligence delays and what it means for on-device AI versus cloud-based solutions.

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