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Apple has unveiled its generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Unlike ChatGPT and Google Gemini, Apple’s Intelligence tools are integrated into existing apps and emphasize user privacy. Apple’s slow and steady approach, focusing on careful development and integration, sets it apart from other AI offerings. By constraining AI tools within existing apps, Apple aims to mitigate risks associated with dangerous and risky content creation. Additionally, Apple’s Intelligence processes most AI requests on-device, providing enhanced data protection and privacy.

On June 10, a series of significant events unfolded across various sectors, including business, politics, and technology. Here’s a summary of the top news stories:

– US Fed Meeting: The Federal Reserve’s policy-setting committee is unlikely to announce a rate cut on Wednesday, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks will be closely watched for clues about the bank’s assessment of inflation and growth, as well as the timeline for potential rate cuts.

– Apple’s WWDC 2024: Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference kicked off with CEO Tim Cook delivering the keynote address. Anticipated announcements include updates to Siri, iOS, and other Apple software, with a focus on generative AI.

– Motilal Oswal Financial Services: Shares of the Indian financial services firm surged over 18% on the BSE, hitting an all-time high after trading ex-bonus.

– Monsoon in Mumbai: The southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai, bringing relief from the heatwave and issuing an orange alert for heavy rainfall.

– India-Canada Relations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s desire to work with Canada based on mutual respect, in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s congratulations on Modi’s electoral victory.

Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, is set to receive major upgrades that will integrate it more deeply with the operating system and installed apps. Bloomberg reports that the new system will allow Siri to take control of all features within apps for the first time, thanks to a major change in its AI architecture. This means Siri will only require voice prompts to interact with apps, similar to the capabilities of Google Assistant on Android phones.