Apple has paused its AI news summary feature due to criticism over inaccuracies from media companies
The company announced this change on Thursday, saying that the AI-generated summaries for news apps are now “temporarily unavailable.” They’re working on fixing things, but for now, it’s a no-go.
This comes just a few months after Apple launched its generative AI platform, which was supposed to help users by highlighting the most important news. But, as it turns out, the AI wasn’t doing such a great job.
For instance, the BBC had a major issue when the AI incorrectly summarized a story about a suspect in a high-profile case. It claimed the suspect shot himself, which was totally wrong.
This situation shows how tricky AI can be, even for big tech companies like Apple. They’re trying to keep up with the competition, but it’s clear they’ve got some kinks to work out. Analysts are watching closely to see if Apple can catch up with rivals like Google and OpenAI, especially when it comes to getting people excited about new iPhones.
Some experts are skeptical, though. One analyst even downgraded Apple’s stock, saying people don’t seem too impressed with the AI features. It’s a tough spot for Apple, but they’re hoping to turn things around soon.
