# Apple Intelligence on The No Agenda Show Apple Intelligence comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2017 to June 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** October 2017 – June 2025 - **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Academy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Andrew Yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), [App Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Apple Intelligence Delay, Siri Reliability Issues - **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-15 - **Time:** 2:39:48–2:44:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/apple-intelligence-delay-siri-reliability-issues.md Apple executives Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak addressed the delay of "Apple Intelligence" features during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. They admitted that the initial versions of the smarter Siri did not meet the company's quality and reliability standards, leading to a decision to postpone the rollout. The hosts interpret this as a sign that reliable on-device AI automation is currently unachievable, even for a company with Apple's resources. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), craig federighi, [wwdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wwdc.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md) ### Apple TV+ Recommendations and New Oscar Voting Rules - **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-24 - **Time:** 2:46:34–2:49:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/apple-tv-recommendations-and-new-oscar-voting-rules.md Adam Curry recommends the Jon Hamm series "Your Friends and Neighbors" on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new rules requiring Oscar voters to actually watch all nominated films before voting. The Academy also clarified that the use of AI will not disqualify a film from nomination, a move the hosts find concerning for the future of cinema. Keywords: [jon hamm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-hamm.md), apple tv+, [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [academy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md) ### Google Touts Willow Quantum Chip Breakthrough and Apple AI Emojis - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 1:51:59–1:54:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/google-touts-willow-quantum-chip-breakthrough-and-apple-ai-emojis.md Google claims its new "Willow" quantum chip solved a calculation in minutes that would take a supercomputer quadrillions of years, leading to a 6% jump in Alphabet shares. Meanwhile, Apple is marketing "Apple Intelligence" features for the holiday season, though critics point out the most prominent feature is merely the ability to create customized emojis. Market trends suggest some younger consumers are opting for refurbished older models, like the iPhone 13 mini, over the newest AI-integrated devices. Keywords: google willow, [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), iphone 13, [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md) ### AI Art Slop, Apple Intelligence Release - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 1:59:47–2:05:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/ai-art-slop-apple-intelligence-release.md The rise of "AI slop" in digital art is discussed, with the hosts arguing that it discourages true human creativity. They critique the release of "Apple Intelligence," mocking features like Siri's ability to set timers and the AI's tendency to provide inaccurate summaries of text messages. A story is shared about a Polish radio station that fired its staff for AI personalities but was forced to rehire them after a listener revolt. Keywords: [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), summaries, polish radio station ### Apple Intelligence Pre-Prompts and Content Guardrails - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 55:59–58:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/apple-intelligence-pre-prompts-and-content-guardrails.md Developers examining the beta code for iOS 18 discovered the "pre-prompts" Apple uses to constrain its AI, known as Apple Intelligence. These instructions mandate that the AI avoid religious, political, or "provocative" topics to ensure a "vanilla" user experience. These guardrails are intended to prevent the AI from behaving erratically or offensively, as seen in previous industry failures like Microsoft's Tay. Keywords: [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), ios 18, pre-prompts, [guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guardrails.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### No Agenda Art, AI Art Bigotry and Episode 1684 - **Episode:** [1685: Favela Ready](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-11 - **Time:** 1:44:36–1:50:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready/chapter/no-agenda-art-ai-art-bigotry-and-episode-1684.md The hosts review the artwork for Episode 1684, titled "No Guff," and discuss their growing distaste for AI-generated art. A study from the Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management suggests that labeling products with "AI" is increasingly turning off consumers. One host identifies as an "AI Bigot" due to the repetitive nature of machine-generated imagery. Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md) ### Apple Intelligence and OpenAI Privacy Concerns - **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-13 - **Time:** 9:13–13:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/apple-intelligence-and-openai-privacy-concerns.md Apple announced "Apple Intelligence" at the Worldwide Developers Conference, featuring AI integration for summarizing emails and generating "Genmojis." The company is partnering with OpenAI to enhance Siri's capabilities, allowing it to access on-device data to assist with complex tasks. Elon Musk threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies, citing concerns that Apple cannot guarantee data security once it is handed to OpenAI. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md) ### Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, AI Development Pause Letter - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 1:42–4:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/elon-musk-steve-wozniak-ai-development-pause-letter.md Over 1,300 tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause on advanced AI development. The letter cites profound risks to society and humanity. Critics suggest the move is a strategic attempt by Musk to allow his own ventures to catch up to competitors like OpenAI. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [steve wozniak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-wozniak.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [andrew yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ### Gretchen Whitmer TikTok Comment, Apple BlueMail AI Block - **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-02 - **Time:** 32:50–35:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/gretchen-whitmer-tiktok-comment-apple-bluemail-ai-block.md Governor Gretchen Whitmer's comment about not being worried about TikTok because she only has "one phone" is mocked for its lack of clarity. In tech news, Apple blocked an update for the BlueMail app because it integrated ChatGPT-powered AI features without sufficient content filtering. The hosts view these moves as inconsistent corporate gatekeeping. Keywords: [gretchen whitmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-whitmer.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), bluemail, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [app store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md) ### Dow Jones Fake News Glitch, AI Trading Skepticism - **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-15 - **Time:** 2:39:29–2:43:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/dow-jones-fake-news-glitch-ai-trading-skepticism.md A technical error at Dow Jones Newswire resulted in fake headlines claiming Google was acquiring Apple for $9 billion. Trading algorithms (algos) briefly spiked Apple's stock by $2 before the error was corrected. 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