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12/06/2024 AI Reverie

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Following the recent news from Apple on their ā€œApple Intelligenceā€, which is essentially GPT4-o "in an Apple costumeā€, Elon Musk announced on Twitter/X that he would ban iOS devices in his companies.

And I must say, I have to agree with him that this is a serious security issue.

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AI SECURITY
šŸš« Musk Threatens Apple+Mac Ban

Elon Musk warns of banning Apple devices at his companies over OpenAI integration, citing security concerns.

Hate or love Elon Musk, has a point, right?

The Reverie

Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies due to Apple's integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its operating systems.

Musk argues that this poses an unacceptable security risk, despite Apple's assurances of privacy and user control.

Apple announced that Apple Intelligence would be 100% ā€œLocalā€, but if youā€™re using OpenAI GPT4o, some data would need to flow that way.

The Details

  • Musk stated that if Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, Apple devices will be banned at his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.

  • Musk called the integration an "unacceptable security violation" and mentioned that visitors would need to store their Apple devices in a Faraday cage.

  • Apple announced the integration of ChatGPT4o with Siri at its WWDC 2024, emphasizing user privacy and control over data.

Why Should You Care?

This development highlights the ongoing tension between tech giants over AI integration and data privacy. Musk's stance underscores the importance of security in AI applications, a critical issue as AI becomes more embedded in everyday technology.

For AI enthusiasts and professionals, this news is a reminder of the complexities and challenges in balancing innovation with privacy and security. Source

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