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20/04/2025 - Apple’s AI Strategy Focuses on Privacy and On-Device Processing (Italy)

argument: Notizie/News - Personal Data Protection Law

Source: Macitynet

Macitynet reports on Apple’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence, highlighting a strong emphasis on privacy and user control. Unlike many tech giants that rely heavily on cloud processing, Apple promotes a hybrid model where sensitive user data remains on the device whenever possible, while off-device processing via iCloud is encrypted and anonymized.

The company is preparing a significant evolution of Siri and other intelligent features, which will benefit from machine learning enhancements while safeguarding personal information. Apple reiterates its commitment to privacy as a core product value and differentiator in a competitive AI market. The article also discusses Apple’s new transparency features, including usage indicators and control toggles that give users more visibility and agency over how AI tools operate.

This model reflects Apple’s attempt to set a privacy-first standard in the age of generative AI, where data ethics is increasingly crucial.