Apple plans to allow third-party developers to write software using its artificial intelligence models, a move aimed at boosting the creation of new applications. The tech giant is working on a software development kit and related frameworks that will enable outsiders to build AI features based on its large language models used in Apple Intelligence.
This new development comes as Apple prepares to unveil the plan at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9. The company expects to start with opening up its smaller, device-based AI models before moving to more advanced cloud-based models.
By making its AI technology available to developers, Apple aims to compete against rivals like Samsung and Google, which have already integrated their own AI-powered features into devices. This move could also boost the appeal of Apple Intelligence among developers and users, who have been disappointed by recent delays in the rollout.
Under the new plan, developers will be able to integrate Apple’s AI technology into specific features or across their full apps. However, it is worth noting that Apple will initially focus on its smaller models, rather than more advanced cloud-based models that require servers.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/apple-open-its-ai-models-developers-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-05-20