But by laying the groundwork for on-device AI processing, Apple established itself as an early leader by bringing the Neural Engine to desktops with the M-series chips. While Apple’s AI software efforts have lagged behind the rest of the industry,

Apple's self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today.

Apple’s WWDC26 keynote at 1 p.m. ET gives developers, investors and consumers a first look at the company’s next software updates across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro. The event is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence and the next generation of Apple operating systems.

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Apple will spend $400 million through 2030 on new programs with Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to manufacture essential materials and components in the U.S. The expansion builds on Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, a cornerstone of ...