Apple Terminates Electric Vehicle Project 'Titan' Shifts Focus to Generative AI


Research shows that current mainstream AI models still have significant shortcomings in simulating clinical diagnostic reasoning and are not yet capable of independently handling medical tasks. This study tested 21 large language models, and the results were published in "JAMA Network Open".
The former head of AI at Apple, John Giannandrea, will leave after April 15. He joined Apple in 2018 from Google and led the Apple Intelligence project. Since March 2025, his responsibilities have been significantly reduced, and the departure is mainly due to Apple's AI progress not meeting expectations, including poor performance of the upgraded Siri.
Apple is advancing its smart glasses project and has entered the multi-prototype testing phase, with plans to launch its first product as early as 2027. It may also announce related progress at the end of this year. Currently, it is testing four different design styles, including large rectangular frames, narrower rectangular models, large oval shapes, etc.
A 14-year-old high school student in Ohio used AI technology to alter classmates' photos and spread inappropriate images, facing multiple serious criminal charges. The case highlights the risks of AI technology misuse in school environments and the necessity for legal systems to respond quickly to new forms of digital crime.
Google ensures Gemini AI's integration with Gmail strictly protects privacy by not using email data for model training, keeping personal data securely isolated.....