Contrarian take on Apple talking to Google and others for AI.

Original iPhone launched with a dedicated Google Maps app. Apple learned how it was used and built their own app.

Would imagine they will do the same thing with AI. Get paid like they do for search, but then use usage data to carve off over time.

I don't think Apple's DNA has what it takes to succeed in cloud powered AI and getting "good enough" might not be enough.

Microsoft is infinitely better at cloud than Apple and they still had to rely on OpenAI for AI capabilities.

Of course, only time will tell.