Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud
Apple is introducing a new privacy notification when Apple Intelligence features transmit user data to Google Cloud servers.
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Apple introduced a new popup and warning in the iOS 27 beta to notify users when Apple Intelligence requests are sent to Google Cloud. This feature extends Private Cloud Compute to Google's servers for the first time.
Epilogue added 17d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Apple has implemented a new popup warning for users when AI prompts are sent to Google Cloud. This feature has been identified within the iOS 27 beta.
It serves as a notification before Apple Intelligence requests are transmitted to Google's servers. Coverage from 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, and Cult of Mac emphasizes that this warning mirrors the process Apple previously established for ChatGPT.
InfoQ reports that this marks the first time Apple has extended Private Cloud Compute to Google Cloud. Future developments depend on the rollout of the iOS 27 beta and the integration of these privacy features across Apple Intelligence.
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Quick answers
Where was this new feature first spotted?
The privacy feature was revealed in the iOS 27 beta.
What does the popup specifically notify users about?
It warns users before AI prompts or Apple Intelligence requests are sent to Google Cloud servers.
Has Apple used similar warnings before?
According to AppleInsider, Apple uses a similar warning process for ChatGPT.
Coverage (7)
- Apple just added a Google Cloud warning for your iPhone’s AI features Cult of Mac · 20d ago
- iOS 27 beta reveals new privacy feature for Apple Intelligence Khaleej Times · 20d ago
- Apple now asks users before sending Apple Intelligence requests to Google Cloud livemint.com · 20d ago
- Apple warns when AI prompts go to Google Cloud Let's Data Science · 20d ago
- Apple Extends Private Cloud Compute to Google Cloud for the First Time infoq.com · 20d ago
- Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT AppleInsider · 20d ago
- Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud 9to5Mac · 20d ago
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