SMRTR TechNov 12, 2024The Verge

Apple AI notification summaries exist; rarely useful, often hilarious

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Apple's latest AI feature summarizes app notifications on iPhones, iPads, and Macs running iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1. The system attempts to provide brief overviews of multiple notifications, which can be helpful for certain apps like Apple Home. However, the summaries often struggle with context in text messages, emails, and Slack notifications, leading to amusing misinterpretations. While not life-changing, this feature adds an entertaining twist to the typically intrusive nature of notifications.

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