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Although Apple had previously announced several Apple Intelligence features with great fanfare, its generative AI (GenAI) performance has long been criticized by the outside world. Especially the image generation tool Image Playground, which is responsible for generating AI avatars and Genmojis, has been mocked by many media and users as "Apple's worst AI feature" due to unsatisfactory output results.
However, this situation is about to change with the new OS27 system version.
Upgrade Core: New Foundation Model and Gemini Computing Power
According to the latest "Power On" news brief from Bloomberg, Image Playground will see a "significant improvement" by relying on Apple's upgraded Apple Foundation (Apple Foundation) model. Notably, Google's Gemini processor has been integrated into Apple's model, and image generation is exactly Gemini's specialty. This integration of underlying technology is expected to help Image Playground completely escape its awkward position of being "just for chat entertainment" and become a truly practical toolset.
In addition to the standalone app, Image Playground will continue to serve as an extension interface, deeply embedded in system-native apps like "Notes" and "Freeform." In iOS27, the system's initiative for Genmoji will also be significantly enhanced, offering preset options directly in the text suggestion box for users.
Stick to the Bottom Line: Focus on Privacy and Security, Reject Realistic Forgeries
Differing from competitors who have fallen into moral and legal dilemmas by pursuing extreme realism, Apple has clear boundaries in AI image generation:
Reject Deepfakes: Apple will resolutely avoid generating overly realistic images, eliminating the risk of forgery at the source and protecting user copyrights and social credibility.
Promote Environmental Protection and Privacy: This feature will run entirely locally on the device or be processed through private cloud servers powered by renewable energy, ensuring that user data never leaks out.
Open Ecosystem: Introduce Third-Party Model APIs
Although Apple's own foundation model is rapidly catching up, to meet the needs of users who demand higher image quality, Apple will also provide system APIs in the system. This means that users can freely choose to connect to third-party image generation models in the future. However, experts also warn that once users send their data to third parties, Apple's signature privacy protection and ethical review mechanisms will no longer apply.
For the majority of users, if the popularity of generative AI is inevitable, then a "genuine Apple AI" that runs locally, does not steal privacy, and is powered by green energy will undoubtedly be the most morally grounded and anticipated choice in the current market.