TECH - Apple's In-House AI Features For iOS 18 Are Codenamed 'Project Graymatter' Separate From Google's Gemini Features Being Discussed | Benzinga

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has made a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by acquiring a Canadian AI startup, DarwinAI. This acquisition is expected to significantly influence the development of future iPhone and iPad features.

What Happened: Apple is on the verge of unveiling “Project Graymatter,” a suite of generative AI features and services set to debut with iOS 18 this fall, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

DarwinAI’s expertise lies in quickly examining chips and other hardware components at the start of the manufacturing process to ensure their proper functioning.

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However, Apple’s interest in the company is primarily due to its technology, which can shrink AI models and neural networks to enhance on-device operations.

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