Apple’s big AI reveal left many AI architects rethinking their approach
If cloud-based LLMs were the gold rush, did Apple just hand everyone shovels and whisper: “Dig somewhere else?”
As AI thinkers at LRM, it’s time to ask: Do we pivot?
– Not a radical pivot—but a strategic one.
Collective wisdom suggests focusing on privacy, practicality, and profit. Here’s how:
1. Architecturally: Blend Cloud + Edge
Why? Apple bet on ‘device-first’ AI to solve cloud problems:
– Cost, Latency and Privacy
LRM’s Opportunity:
• Hybrid AI Models:
– Small models on devices (e.g., fraud detection)
– Heavy LLMs in the cloud only when needed (e.g., research analysis)
• Example: Spotify runs lightweight personalization on your phone but uses cloud AI for music recommendations
• Key Shift: Stop treating “AI” as one-size-fits-all. Right tool, right layer
2. Business Logic: Solve Real Problems
Why? 70% of AI projects fail to deliver ROI (Gartner). Flashy demos ≠ value
LRM’s Opportunity:
• Focus on Pain Points:
– Automate costly tasks (e.g., customer service saves 30% with AI agents)
– Ignore “solutions” without clear ROI (e.g., AI poetry generators)
• Price Outcomes, Not Tech:
– Charge clients for results: “$X per 1,000 support tickets resolved.”
• Example: Adobe’s Firefly targets real artist needs (copyright-free assets), not abstract creativity
3. Functionally: Embed, Don’t Distract
Why? People want work done – not new tools to learn
LRM’s Opportunity:
• Integrate AI Seamlessly:
– Slack/Teams bots > standalone AI portals
– Auto-summarize emails inside Outlook, not a separate app
• Prioritize Frictionless Design:
– If users need training, simplify it
• Example: Notion AI writes meeting notes inside your existing doc. No new workflow needed
Collective Wisdom: 4 Guiding Principles Industry leaders quietly agree:
• Privacy is non-negotiable
→ Apple proved it. Encrypt everything; anonymize data
• Small beats big
→ A 10% efficiency gain > a “revolutionary” demo
• Humans steer, AI assists
→ Never fully automate decisions (e.g., firing, loans)
• Pilot fast, validate faster
→ Test small → measure impact→ scale or stop
The Bottom line for LRM
• Apple’s move isn’t about tech—it’s about trust and practicality
– Users want AI that’s private, invisible, and useful
– Businesses want ROI, not hype
• Our Pivot?
– Architect for hybrid (edge + cloud)
– Build for pain points, not possibilities
– Embed AI where work happens
In a noisy AI world, the winners will whisper: “It just works.”
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