"Roughly a dozen other top AI researchers have left the organization, which is suffering from low morale."
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"The layoffs came as a surprise to those affected."
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4 months ago"The AI upgrades are a gigantic priority, with engineering teams throughout the company developing them."
"Beyond upgrading the products themselves, Apple is changing when it releases new iPhones."
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"Credit where it’s due: Apple is doing whatever it takes to deliver a product that meets user expectations — setting aside pride and its typically cautious spending habits."
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"For Apple, the move marks an acknowledgment that it has fallen behind in AI — and is now willing to rely on outside technology to catch up."
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"The company has already all but guaranteed this will be its biggest quarter ever for total revenue and iPhone sales."
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6 months ago"If you’re a recent buyer of any of those devices, there’s little to no need to upgrade."
"The initiative traces its roots to Apple’s now-shelved self-driving car project, which included a team focused on robotics."
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