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Apple Made On-Device AI Easy, But That Doesn't Mean Your App Needs It

Apple has made on-device AI easy to integrate, but developers should not add AI to their apps unless users feel something missing without it, according to Dan Haiem, a Forbes Councils member. Haiem advises that the right time to add AI is when users feel a gap, not when competitors ship it first.

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Apple Made On-Device AI Easy, But That Doesn't Mean Your App Needs It
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By Dan Haiem, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

Forbes InnovationThe right time to add AI to your app is when your users feel something missing without it, not when your competitor ships it first.

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