
Afula iko nyuma katika mbio za AI haswa kwa sababu ya mtazamo wake wa kuzuia kwa historia kuhusu ukusanyaji wa data na kutegemea usindikaji wa kifaa, ambacho kililipunguza uwezo wake wa kujenga miundo ya kizazi ya kiwango kikubwa inayofanana na washindani.
Ujumuishaji wake wa polepole wa AI ya juu katika huduma za msingi pia ulichukulia.
Apple’s long standing emphasis on user privacy and a closed ecosystem constrained its early access to the massive data sets required for modern AI model training. While competitors like Google and Microsoft embraced vast cloud infrastructure, Apple prioritized privacy preserving, on device solutions, which provided less scalable data for rapid AI development. This strategic choice placed Apple at a disadvantage in foundational AI research.
Apple's current influence score of 17/100 reflects its lagging position compared to peers more deeply integrated into the AI foundational model race. The global competition, highlighted by "The US and China are racing to build ‘self improving AI’", primarily involves entities with significant cloud compute and broad data access. GeoGazet tracks 100 total events related to this broader AI race, indicating a robust and competitive environment where Apple has not yet become a frontrunner.