Apple’s New Toy: The M4 Chip

Key Points:

– Apple has introduced its first chip specifically designed for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tasks, called the M4 chip (h3>M for “Mobile”, 4 for the fourth generation of Apple’s custom silicon).
– The M4 chip is a part of the new A14 Bionic chipset, which also includes the existing high-performance and energy-efficient cores.
– Apple claims that the M4 chip’s AI engine is up to 11 times faster than the previous generation, making it ideal for tasks like face recognition, speech recognition, and augmented reality.
– The M4 chip will be used in the upcoming iPhone 12 series, iPad Air, and iPad Mini.

Hot Take:

Well, folks, it looks like Apple’s not just playing catch-up in the world of AI chips anymore! With the M4 chip, they’ve officially entered the game, and they’re bringing their A-game (pun intended). I mean, who needs a personal assistant when you have an AI chip that can recognize your face faster than you can say “Siri, where’s my phone?” Kudos to Apple for making AI not just a buzzword, but a reality for their devices! Now, if only they could figure out a way to make me a sandwich… 🥪🤖 #AIChipGame #AppleM4 #A14Bionic
Original Article: https://9to5mac.com/2024/05/07/apple-unveils-m4-chip-ai/