Jason is very impressed with Apple's keynote and believes it could be a seminal moment in technology.
Apple is giving more forward-looking statements, outlining a vision that makes Apple a huge buy and will push the hardware and storage envelope on smartphones.
Jason believes Apple is not getting displaced by AI and this will accelerate their dominance.
Alex notes that Nvidia is currently worth more than Apple, raising the question of where the value will accrue in the AI race.
Both agree that Apple has a unique advantage because of the iPhone and what's stored on it.
Siri has been reborn and is expected to be much improved, with a billion five queries per day.
Siri will be able to understand and take action with things on the user's screen.
Siri will be able to take hundreds of new actions in and across apps, including enhancing photos and adding information to notes.
Siri will be able to take actions across apps, such as adding information from the Photos app to the Notes app.
This feature will bring us closer to realizing the vision of Siri moving through the system in concert with the user.
It depends on a thing called app intents, which are essentially places in apps where Siri can link in and tell it to do stuff.
This is a massive moment for computing as it will make speech the dominant interface, allowing users to order food, book flights, and more, all through voice commands.
Siri will have the ability to take hundreds of new actions in and across apps.
Some of these actions will leverage Apple's new writing and image generation capabilities.
For example, users will be able to ask Siri to show them photos of a specific person or thing, and Siri will be able to enhance those photos.
Siri will also be able to take actions across apps, such as adding information from the Photos app to the Notes app.
LinkedIn Jobs helps small businesses find qualified professionals quickly and for free.
LinkedIn has over a billion members in more than 200 countries, making it a great platform to reach potential candidates.
LinkedIn's AI and machine learning algorithms help match job seekers with relevant job postings, even if they're not actively searching.
70% of LinkedIn users don't visit other leading job sites, so posting a job on LinkedIn increases the chances of finding qualified candidates.
86% of small businesses using LinkedIn Jobs get a qualified candidate within 24 hours.
Apple is in a unique position to capitalize on the integration of AI language models into computing.
The app economy will become even more important as AI-powered apps become more prevalent.
Apple may have an advantage over OpenAI in owning the consumer due to its control over the iOS ecosystem and its range of devices from smartphones to desktops.
Apple's hardware position allows it to create a more integrated experience across different devices, making it more consumer-friendly.
Apple's investment in OpenAI may strain the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been criticized by the previous board for his business dealings.
Apple gave significant branding to OpenAI during its WWDC keynote, highlighting their industry leadership and the use of ChatGPT and the specific 4 model.
Apple emphasized user privacy when discussing ChatGPT integration, which aligns with their overall approach.
Apple showcased "Image Playground," a new AI feature that allows users to generate and edit images using natural language prompts.
"Live Text" will gain the ability to translate text directly within the camera app, making it easier to understand foreign languages.
"Quick Look" will allow users to perform actions like currency conversion and unit conversion directly from the preview pane.
Apple's new "Freeform" app provides a flexible digital canvas for collaboration, note-taking, and brainstorming.
The new "Home" app redesign offers a more streamlined and efficient way to control smart home devices.
Apple's "CarPlay" will receive significant updates, including a new customizable dashboard, improved navigation, and support for multiple displays in vehicles.
Apple introduced "Playgrounds," a feature that allows users to create customized images using artificial intelligence within apps like Messages.
Users can select from various concepts, themes, costumes, accessories, and places to generate image previews and refine them with specific descriptions.
Playgrounds understands the context of messages and suggests related concepts, including adding people from the conversation to the image.
Apple's user-friendly approach to AI image creation simplifies the process, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Apple's WWDC 2024 event showcased advancements across platforms and highlighted the growing popularity of AI, with an estimated 5-10% of the global online population having substantial exposure to AI tools like ChatGPT.
Tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft are expected to play a crucial role in simplifying AI for broader adoption.
Apple introduced a standalone password app and new features for Apple TV, including "Insights" and a voice-boosting setting.
Apple announced support for RCS in iOS 18, improving compatibility between iPhones and Android devices.
The company showcased AI-powered features such as improved sound isolation for AirPods and enhanced photo editing capabilities.
Apple plans to introduce satellite connectivity for SMS messages and tapbacks, but the satellite network provider is yet to be disclosed.
The event highlighted the upcoming RCS support, addressing consumer demands and potentially mitigating antitrust concerns.
Apple may use the introduction of new AI features to encourage users to upgrade to devices with the latest M-series chips.
The WWDC 2024 event focused on encouraging device upgrades, potentially leading to increased storage and battery demands.
Elon Musk's decision to ban iPhones from OpenAI due to data concerns is unlikely to significantly affect Apple due to its robust permission systems.
The long-awaited Calculator app for the iPad was introduced, featuring AI-powered equation solving and drawing capabilities.
Adaptive learning is seen as a critical tool in education, with the potential to improve learning outcomes by identifying and addressing individual weaknesses.
The Fearless Fund, a fund for black women by black women, aims to bridge the gap in venture funding for black women, who receive the lowest amount of venture funding of any group.
There is an ongoing lawsuit against the Fearless Fund due to allegations of discrimination, as it is illegal to discriminate against people in the United States.
The hosts encourage viewers to participate in the docket by finding stories they want to be discussed on the show.
The Twist 500, a list of the top 500 private companies, will be relaunched with a new process and will take a year to complete.