Connected 587: We're All Confused
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Jan 22, 2026 Dive into the future of Siri as Apple gears up for a major revamp. Explore the intriguing concept of Clawdbot, a 'Personal Super Intelligent' assistant that's set to redefine AI interaction. The hosts unpack privacy worries surrounding Google's AI compute and debate Apple's potential chatbot app. As they assess the evolving landscape, excitement and confusion about AI's rapid pace take center stage. Plus, discover the innovative CloudBot that runs locally on your Mac, promising enhanced integration with your digital life.
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Using Google TPUs And Modular Models
- Apple may run its chatbot on Google's TPUs using Google's private AI compute to meet performance and privacy needs.
- Apple plans a modular architecture so models can be swapped and providers changed over time.
Hardware Drives AI Strategy
- Big AI players are shifting from GPUs to specialized accelerators (TPUs, wafer-scale, custom chips) for efficiency and scale.
- That hardware gap explains why Apple may lean on Google rather than train massive models on Apple Silicon.
Evaluate Private Cloud Commitments
- Trust hinges on execution: Apple can instruct cloud partners how to implement private cloud compute and still claim privacy protections.
- Evaluate provider guarantees and Apple's controls before assuming privacy is compromised.