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On the day of Apple's highly anticipated WWDC 2025 event, with major announcements of redesigned products and operating systems. AI is nowhere to be seen.

So I discuss Apple's position in the AI market and whether they have decided to prioritise trust in their AI approach over hype. I certainly hope so. But let me know if you agree/disagree with my arguments.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) – Preview

(00:01:03) – Why did Tim disappear for 5 weeks?

(00:03:07) – New Weekly Podcast Scheduling

(00:06:08) – Apple's Position in the AI Landscape

(00:10:21) – Current AI Challenges that Apple Might Recognise

(00:14:58) – How People's Perceptions about AI Worsened

(00:18:02) – Don't Confuse AI with Robotics. They're Very Different!

(00:21:17) – What Businesses Really Think About AI?

(00:23:51) – Apple's Possible Repositioning on AI

(00:26:35) – Your AI Strategy Must Prioritise Customer Sentiments and Costs

(00:28:32) – AI's Reputation is Destined for Fate as Crypto

(00:32:59) – The Future of AI and Apple

Episode Notes & Citations:

https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2025/06/09/is-apple-running-away-from-ai/

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