Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software

Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software

Apple has temporarily suspended its AI-generated news summary feature in the iOS 18.3 beta software due to inaccuracies in the generated content. This decision affects iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers running the beta versions.

The suspension follows complaints from media organizations, notably the BBC, which reported that Apple’s AI-generated summaries were producing false news alerts. In one instance, the AI incorrectly summarized a BBC report, leading to a misleading notification.

Apple has acknowledged these issues, often referred to as “hallucinations” in AI terminology, and is working to improve the accuracy of its AI summarization technology. The company plans to reintroduce the feature in a future software update once the problems are resolved.

This incident highlights the challenges tech companies face in implementing AI technologies without compromising information accuracy. Similar issues have been encountered by other companies, such as Google, which had to adjust its AI-driven search engine to address accuracy concerns in the past year.