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Foundation Models framework

Build with Apple's on-device AI, now open to developers

Apple's new Foundation Models framework gives developers direct access to its ~3B parameter on-device language model. Features deep Swift integration for easy use, powerful privacy, and cost-free AI inference for apps on Apple silicon.

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Zac Zuo

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Hi everyone! I know a lot of the talk after WWDC has been about the new Liquid Glass design, but I think the long-term impact of Apple's progress with their on-device models is being underestimated. With the new Foundation Models framework, Apple is giving developers direct access to the ~3B on-device model that powers many Apple Intelligence features. The integration with Swift makes it remarkably simple to bring generative features into an app, all while running locally, privately, and at no inference cost. Given Apple's massive hardware install base, this framework could unleash a huge amount of potential. While on-device AI still has a way to go to catch up with the most advanced cloud models, I personally believe this gap will close faster than many expect. Once on-device AI crosses that key capability threshold, we're likely to see a whole new wave of app innovation.

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1mo ago

Denys Tsvaig

Yes. The long-term implications of Apple’s on-device foundation models are massive — especially in privacy-sensitive fields like healthcare. Running AI locally opens the door to highly personalized, secure, and ultra-fast experiences. We at DeHealth are already thinking ahead: how can on-device AI empower patients to own and understand their health data without ever sending it to the cloud?

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1mo ago

Evgenii Zaitsev

This sounds like a major leap forward for app development! How flexible is the Foundation Models framework when it comes to fine-tuning the on-device model for specific app use cases?

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