Apple just gave developers access to its new local AI models, here’s how they perform

Apple has introduced the Foundation Models framework, allowing third-party developers to use on-device AI in iOS apps. This framework provides access to Apple's AI models, which perform competitively against similar lightweight models in image and text tasks. The models are optimized for offline use, offering privacy benefits and eliminating API costs for developers. While not the most powerful AI available, Apple's approach could lead to a significant increase in useful AI features across iOS apps without relying on cloud processing.