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Apple at 50: The iPhone maker 'blew a 5-year lead' on AI, but former insiders say it can still win

Apple blew a 5-year AI lead. Former insiders say the privacy-first iPhone maker can still win—but only if it pivots.

Reporting by CNBC Technology 1 min brief
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Apple's privacy-first approach may have cost it AI leadership, but industry veterans believe the company can still compete if it adapts its strategy.

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Publisher excerpt: In dominating consumer devices, Apple sold users on the promise of privacy. To compete in AI, it may have to pivot.
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