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Fatbobman’s Swift Weekly #036 | Impressions on WWDC 2024
Weekly Comment
WWDC 2024 has successfully concluded. Throughout this week, Apple showcased a series of new features and functionalities that will significantly impact the future. I will share my thoughts and feelings about several aspects that particularly resonated with me, reflecting on the highlights of this WWDC.
AI
Despite pre-event leaks and extensive pre-rendering that gave many an early insight into the impending AI transformations by Apple, the live demonstrations during the Keynotes remained thrilling and inspiring. Apple demonstrated its understanding of AI: avoiding flashy but superficial tech displays, prioritizing privacy, seamlessly integrating AI into daily operations, and leveraging the close relationship between devices and users with enriched contextual information to provide a more personalized AI experience.
Overall, Apple’s AI technology may not have felt like a revolutionary leap to attendees, but it is subtly integrating into everyday life, making the convenience of the AI era increasingly accessible to more people without them even realizing it.
Swift
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