Episode Summary
In a world obsessed with artificial intelligence (AI) and the race to dominate its future, Apple has been the subject of considerable speculation.
As the tech giant gears up for its annual WWDC 2025 event, critics and headlines alike are painting a picture of a company falling behind in the over-hyped AI race.
However, new data tells a very different story: the iPhone 16 is not only the world’s top-selling phone but also holds the second, third, and fourth spots. Does this look like a company that is “in trouble”?
In a market where trust in AI is rapidly eroding, Tim suggests that Apple’s “slow and steady” strategy might be exactly what consumers want.
The truth is, generative AI has become a double-edged sword. Initially hailed as revolutionary, it has been plagued by issues like hallucinations, misinformation, and even harmful suggestions.
Tim shares data about how public trust in AI is at an all-time low, with only 46% of people globally trusting AI systems, and 88% of AI projects fail to scale.
In this climate, Apple’s decision to avoid the generative AI hype and focus on user privacy and security through edge AI models seems less like hesitation and more like wisdom.
Join the conversation with Tim and tell us what you think.
Key Takeaways
- 00:00:00 – Preview
- 00:01:03 – Why did Tim disappear for 5 weeks?
- 00:03:07 – New Weekly Podcast Scheduling
- 00:06:08 – Apple’s Position in the AI Landscape
- 00:10:21 – Current AI Challenges that Apple Might Recognise
- 00:14:58 – How People’s Perceptions about AI Worsened
- 00:18:02 – Don’t Confuse AI with Robotics. They’re Very Different!
- 00:21:17 – What Businesses Really Think About AI?
- 00:23:51 – Apple’s Possible Repositioning on AI
- 00:26:35 – Your AI Strategy Must Prioritise Customer Sentiments and Costs
- 00:28:32 – AI’s Reputation is Destined for Fate as Crypto
- 00:32:59 – The Future of AI and Apple
References and Citations
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iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025 – Counterpoint Research
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88% of AI pilots fail to reach production — but that’s not all on IT – CIO
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AI hallucinations are getting worse – and they’re here to stay – New Scientist
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Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025 – KPMG
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RFK Jr.’s Disastrous MAHA Report Seems to Have Been Written Using AI – Rolling Stone
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People With Body Image Issues Are Asking ChatGPT for Harsh Truth: “Am I Hot or Not” – Tim’s LinkedIn Post
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Is every memecoin just a scam? Experts on whether Andrew Tate and Trump are fleecing their followers – The Guardian
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AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? – The Guardian
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Sara Grimes: How Tech and AI Ignore Children’s Rights
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The Future of AI Under Trump and Project 2025
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The End of AI Utopia Thanks to Dumb Politics
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Generative AI is Damaging Children’s Mental Health and Safety in the Age of “Brain Rot”
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Why 2025 Is The Era of Internet of Sh*t (IoS)
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“Brain rot” is the 2024 Word of the Year — why is this bad news?