Apple Intelligence doesn't contain any Google Gemini (www.macrumors.com)

Apple has unveiled its third-generation Apple Foundation Models (AFM) during a recent event, emphasizing that its new AI technology does not incorporate any of Google's Gemini models or infrastructure. During a tech talk led by Apple executives, including SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi, it was clarified that the new AFM lineup, which includes two on-device models and three server-side models, is built entirely on proprietary data and technology, eliminating any reliance on Google Assistant or its associated services. Significantly, the AFM Core Advanced model offers groundbreaking features such as expressive voices without needing cloud requests, showcasing Apple's push for advanced functionality on-device. The architecture strategically uses reinforcement learning and specially trained models customized for Apple Silicon, with the most capable AFM Cloud Pro model designed for complex reasoning tasks. To support this, Apple collaborated with Google and Nvidia to utilize advanced cloud technologies while ensuring strict user data privacy through an innovative System Orchestrator. This architecture not only enhances user interaction and privacy but also underscores Apple’s commitment to maintaining data integrity independent of external platforms like Google.