[causalmodels]

" As first reported by Reuters, Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup specializing in imaging and machine learning, particularly technologies that enable devices to interpret whispered speech and enhance audio in noisy environments."

[cyrusradfar]

[puts on tin foil]

you mean something that improves the detection and transcription of voices when the person doesn't realize the mic is on, like when it's in our pocket?

[ectospheno]

I have a child who had an individualized education program due to a disability. I recorded many meetings with an iPhone in my front pocket while sitting. Crystal clear audio every time.

The new tech is likely just for noisy environments and/or to enable whispered voice control of the phone.

[golbez9]

that was my first thought, big bump to their ad program

[mNovak]

Maybe to allow sub-vocalized commands when wearing airpods, for example? I think this was a theme in the later Ender's Game series books.

[Noaidi]

Yeah, so, I am never turning on Apple Intelligence...

[tanseydavid]

Hope they do not adopt the MS approach to updates with the "shaken" Etch-a-Sketch for your settings on every update.