Apple partnering with Google and Nvidia for most advanced AI model

Apple on Monday revealed what it’s been working on in artificial intelligence at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, Calif.

WWDC showed off demos of its redesigned Siri, which can speak back and forth with the user, a major improvement over previous versions of the assistant. In a demo, Siri was able to check concert dates, set a reminder to buy tickets, and even get directions to pick up a friend on the way to the concert venue.

But the announcement also highlighted that Apple has taken a different strategy to many of its Silicon Valley rivals, choosing not to spend billions on infrastructure and the biggest, most advanced models, and instead focusing its message to potential customers on privacy advantages and convenience.

Apple executives highlighted the difference in remarks on Monday.

“Some appear to be racing forward, seemingly pursuing AI for the sake of AI, without clear regard for the people — all of us — that it’s ultimately meant to serve,” said Apple software SVP Craig Federighi in the launch announcement.

But it turns out two of the traditional AI leaders, Google and Nvidia, are helping Apple out with its most advanced model, called Apple Foundation Model Cloud Pro, Apple executives told media in a talk at its headquarters on Monday.

While Apple and Google announced their partnership for Apple Intelligence in January, this is the first time that the company has officially confirmed that some of its Apple Intelligence features will run…