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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Apple Explains How Its AI Models Are Trained And How They Work
Last Updated: Apple AI push has been slow but the company is making sure that its own ambitions do not come at the cost of user privacy and their data being utilised. Apple's AI journey has started on a stuttering note, so much that the company had to delay the Siri AI release until 2026. The company's focus on privacy means it does not have the dataset to train its AI models and it needs external help to push some of the advanced features with the help of its rivals. But now Apple has come out with a detailed report which explains how its AI models are trained and how they are designed to work in the absence of hardcore data which gives privacy of the users heavy importance. The company is even using its own AI servers to power the data centres that enable the Apple AI model to run and do the heavy lifting. Apple AI Models: How Are They Trained? The company has developed two different AI models that are catering to basic on-device processing, while the bigger version runs through Apple's private computing system. The company uses both the models for tasks like giving text interpretations, understanding images and even aid their creation. All these are also done with Apple's privacy ideology at the top of the mind. Apple trains these AI models using synthetic data that is completely devoid of any information coming from user devices. It uses the data generated by the internal models that uses metrics from devices opting for the device analytics feature Apple offers to iPhone and iPad users. The lack of real-world data limits its ability to contextualise the AI model, which explains why Siri or Apple AI has issues in deciphering the exact prompt from the user. Apple's advanced tech allows the company to support a wide range of AI features locally and not needing the cloud compute power for all the tools. This is only applicable when you route the requests through OpenAI or Google servers, which Apple cannot control how your data is processed. The heavy emphasis on privacy for AI is evident all around Apple's architecture, computing tech and even the data it uses to train its models have privacy written all over. These have certainly limited how Apple can process the data, especially compared to the vast trove of dataset available to OpenAI and Google, who may have employed different ways to gather/scrape them. Apple skipped the AI juggle at the WWDC 2025 last month and there is a strong chance that the iPhone 17 series launch also misses out on the AI pitch. The company will need a big 2026 to finally get the AI juggernaut moving before its rivals become hard to catch up. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 11:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM to perform ‘bhoomi pujan' for five industrial units in Bhopal
Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav will perform "bhoomi pujan" for five industrial units for textile, pharma, and electronics sectors with a total investment of Rs 406 crore in Acharpura, Bhopal, on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He will also distribute letters of intent for land allotment to investors of eight upcoming industries. The programme will begin with his visit to the garment unit of Gokaldas Exports in Acharpura, where approximately 2,500 women are employed. During the visit, the CM will interact with the women workers and observe ongoing production activities. In this, 500 jobs will be created by Indo Accord Apparels with an investment of Rs 125 crore, 100 jobs will be created by ACEDS Pvt Ltd with an investment of Rs 106 crore, 200 jobs will be created by Sinai Healthcare with an investment of Rs 100 crore, 200 jobs will be created by Samarth Agritech with an investment of Rs 50 crore, and 500 jobs will be created by Gokaldas Exports with an investment of Rs 25 crore. All these five units will be set up in 12.88 hectares, which will have an investment of Rs 406 crore and will provide employment to more than 1,500 people, said an official statement issued here on Wednesday.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
'We are proud of it': Two Himachal brothers marry same woman in tribal polyandry tradition; videos go viral
NEW DELHI: In a rare yet culturally rooted event, two brothers from Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe have married the same woman, reviving an age-old tradition of polyandry. The ceremony took place in Shillai village of Sirmaur district's Trans-Giri area, with hundreds attending the three-day celebration that began on July 12. The bride, Sunita Chauhan from Kunhat village, married Pradeep and Kapil Negi in accordance with the tribal custom known as "Jodidara", which is recognised under Himachal Pradesh's revenue laws. 'I made this decision without any pressure. I respect the bond we have formed,' Sunita told PTI. Pradeep, who works in a government department, and Kapil, employed abroad, said the marriage was a joint, transparent decision. 'We followed the tradition publicly as we are proud of it,' Pradeep told PTI. Meanwhile, Kapil said, 'We're ensuring support, stability and love for our wife as a united family.' Videos from the wedding, which featured local folk music and dance, have gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the once-prevalent tradition. The Hatti tribe, a close-knit community living along the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, was granted Scheduled Tribe status three years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Polyandry, though rare now, is still practised in parts of the region including Trans-Giri, Jaunsar Babar in Uttarakhand, and Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. According to village elders, such marriages continue discreetly and are accepted socially, though fewer in number due to growing literacy among women and economic development. Kundan Singh Shastri, general secretary of Kendriya Hatti Samiti, explained the tradition's roots to PTI. 'Polyandry helped prevent the division of ancestral land, encouraged brotherhood, and ensured a feeling of security in tribal life. It was also practical for managing scattered farmlands in the hills,' he said. In the Hatti tradition known as "Jajda", the bride arrives in a procession to the groom's home where rituals including "Seenj" are performed. A local priest chants mantras, sprinkles holy water, and offers jaggery to the couple, blessing them with sweetness in their married life from the family deity. (with inputs from news agency PTI)
NZ Herald
6 days ago
- General
- NZ Herald
Pōrangahau's Birch Hill Station: ‘Amy's Forest' protected by QEII covenant and fencing
A chance visit to Birch Hill Station, by Mark Mitchell from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, led him to discover a block of bush that he believed needed to be preserved. Collaborating with QEII National Trust and the regional council, Ben and Libby started to get the project under way. Ben said that after three wet summers and a cyclone, the deer fencing around the 24ha native forest block had now been completed. He said the 2m-high fence will keep out wild deer and allow the forest to regenerate in the coming years. 'Systematic predator control has been carried out to reduce the numbers of rats, possums and other predators, like cats, stoats and ferrets. 'This will allow the native birdlife to flourish.' Fletcher Tosswill (left), Libby Tosswill, with arms around Jack Tosswill, team member Max Lyver and Alex Tosswill at Birch Hill Station. Photo / Ben Tosswill Predator control will need to be ongoing, but Ben said the aim was for Amy's Forest to become an island sanctuary where birds and other fauna could proliferate and spread to other areas. Peka peka (New Zealand short-tailed bat) have also been found to use Amy's Forest as a roost. Eventually, Ben and Libby aim to create a walking track in this native block, so it can be made available for visitors to appreciate how precious our native bush is. Birch Hill Station in Pōrangahau, Central Hawkes Bay, is home to Amy's Forest. Photo / Ben Tosswill Eradicating the remaining wild deer that were inside the fence after it was completed has been a major job. Professional hunters with specially trained hunting dogs, drones with thermal cameras and game cameras were employed for this task. It took a month to complete before it was 100% certain there were no more deer left. Amy's Forest has been protected in perpetuity by a QEII National Trust covenant, meaning it will always remain in its natural state. Photo / Ben Tosswill Wild red deer (an introduced species) are prolific in Central Hawke's Bay and throughout New Zealand, posing a major threat to native forests as they browse seedlings and prevent regeneration. Amy's Forest has been protected in perpetuity by a QEII National Trust covenant, meaning it will always remain in its natural state. Ben and Libby are advocates for enriching the land and, in turn, enriching people. Significant work has gone into protecting waterways and wetlands on their farm, and they also run a glamping site that enables visitors to enjoy a taste of country life and appreciate how farmers care for the environment and their stock. 'Amy's Forest is a special place for our family, and, in Amy's memory, it will be enjoyed by generations to come,' Ben said.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Gunmen kill 2 Indians and abduct a third in Niger
Two Indian workers were killed and a third was abducted during a terrorist attack in Dosso region of Niger, the Indian Embassy in Niamey said. "In a heinous terror attack on 15 July in Niger's Dosso region, two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives and one was abducted," the Embassy said in a statement on social media platform X on Friday. According to local media reports, unidentified gunmen attacked an army unit guarding a construction site in Dosso, about 130 kilometres from the capital Niamey. The Indian Embassy further said it is working with local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed, and also working to "ensure safe release" of the Indian abducted. The mission has also advised Indians in the West African nation to remain vigilant. Ranji Kumar, labour superintendent of Jharkhand's Bokaro district, said on Saturday efforts are on to bring the body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand back. Ganesh Karmali (39), a resident of Karipani village in Bokaro district, was among the two Indians killed in a cross-firing between police and terrorists on July 15 in Dosso region. Ranji Kumar said the process to bring his body has been initiated through the state migrant control room. "The deceased's brother-in-law, who is also employed in Niger, said Karmali's body has been handed over to the Indian Embassy by the company. According to information, formalities are being completed before sending the mortal remains," Kumar told PTI. Foreign workers are increasingly becoming targets of armed groups in Niger, a West African country. Several of them have been kidnapped this year, including an Austrian woman who has lived in Niger as an aid worker for more than 20 years, a Swiss woman seized from her home in April and five Indian workers, also in April. Niger has for many years battled a jihadi insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, June was one of the country's deadliest months on record as IS-backed fighters launched a major offensive across the Tillaberi and Dosso regions, killing more than 100 civilians in what marked a return to mass atrocities in rural areas.
