Because privacy is actually a big feature, many people are skeptical about AI and the big model providers and don't trust them. They're less skeptical about on-device AI and so Apple is pushing that and making privacy a core feature of their online offering as well.

I probably wouldn't use it without that. It's one thing sending my shitty code to be trained on, and another thing entirely to give these companies access to my personal life and information.

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t0mas88 3 hours ago | parent [-]

That still doesn't explain why my data can only be sent to Apple and not to another vendor of my choice.

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nottorp 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Oh by the way, who decides if the data stays on device or gets sent to Apple?

I bet it's Apple and not the user.

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wmf 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Because Apple has Private Cloud Compute tech that other vendors do not have.

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spogbiper 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I have created a more private cloud compute that is superior to Apple's implementation. Why can't Apple users choose my better service?

	▲	e28eta 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Sounds like Apple offered to implement that, but it didn’t fit the EU’s requirements. I suspect if you paid apple enough money, and were willing to prove that your personal Private Cloud Compute did meet their requirements, it wouldn’t be impossible.
	▲	wmf 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		That would be a good argument to take to the EU.

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lern_too_spel 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

If they let me use my own server, they won't even know my usage patterns, which is even better for privacy.

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bigyabai 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Even if other vendors had Apple's hardware, it's doubtful that Apple would give competing services equal footing. See: The App Store.

The hardware isn't a real justification, just a convenient fig leaf.