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Apple unveiled its third-generation Apple Foundation Models (AFM 3) at WWDC 2026, which includes a 20-billion-parameter AI model (AFM 3 Core Advanced) that runs directly on iPhones and Macs without sending data to a cloud server.

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WWDC 2026

Who
Apple, Google, NVIDIA
What
Apple unveiled its third-generation Apple Foundation Models (AFM 3) at WWDC 2026, which includes a 20-billion-parameter AI model (AFM 3 Core Advanced) that runs directly on iPhones and Macs without sending data to a cloud server.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:51:32 GMT · 5h 40m ago
Where
WWDC 2026 ·
Why
Apple aims to provide a powerful on-device AI experience, enhancing privacy by processing data locally, with server-based models running in Apple's Private Cloud Compute framework.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This development allows advanced AI capabilities to run on devices like newer iPhone Pro models and M4-chip Macs, potentially offering users enhanced performance, improved privacy, and greater offline functionality for features like Siri, dictation, and photo editing.

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