Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
8 hours ago
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- Apple announced no-cost AI infrastructure access for developers with under 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
- The initiative targets indie developers, similar to Apple's Small Business Program, to lower entry barriers.
- Apple's Foundation Models framework now includes image input and support for server models.
- The AI industry faces rising costs, prompting Apple to offer a cheaper alternative for experimentation.
- Other tech giants like Meta and Amazon are also scaling back AI spending due to budget concerns.