iOS 18 to feature Humane AI Pin-style iMessage summaries

Rumors suggest that iOS 18 will introduce a new Humane AI Pin-style iMessage summary feature, using Apple's generative AI to summarize long texts, according to reports from AppleInsider.

The feature, reportedly verified by sources familiar with the software, will allow Apple's AI to detect relevant information such as companies, people, and locations mentioned in the text. For example, if a name appears at the top of a text, the AI will recognize it as the author.

Earlier discoveries in iOS 17.4 code revealed a framework called "SiriSummarization," hinting at this upcoming feature. It's expected to work offline using Apple's Ajax language model, ensuring faster responses and increased privacy.

Apple has been developing its own language model, but negotiations with OpenAI and Google to license their technologies for iOS 18 are also underway. Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the company's advantages in generative AI during an investor call, emphasizing the unique integration of hardware, software, and services.