Tim Cook controls the iPhone, so he’s the new AI kingmaker: Dave Lee

In a whirlwind of tech titans and global leaders vying for AI supremacy, OpenAI's Sam Altman stands centre stage. Yet, at Apple's recent developer conference, Altman is just a spectator as ChatGPT prepares to permeate millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This strategic move by Apple, while seen as an admission of AI lag, actually cements its dominance in the AI realm. With Apple Intelligence safeguarding user data, the partnership with OpenAI is a cautious dance towards innovation. But make no mistake, Apple aims to outgrow its dependencies, asserting its reign as the true AI kingmaker.

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By Dave Lee

Over the past year and a half, many have been desperate to share a stage with artificial intelligence wunderkind Sam Altman. Microsoft Corp. couldn't wait to wheel out the OpenAI co-founder to show how ahead of the game it was; world leaders stood beside him to show how they were in the loop on the future; and conference organizers contorted their schedules to accommodate the most powerful man in the world of AI.

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