Apple CEO: No AI for AI's sake

Apple CEO John Ternus said the company won't ship AI for AI's sake, stressing products should work without users noticing the AI. He acknowledged outside opinions on Apple's AI progress but said he likes where the company is and will keep leveraging AI in new products.

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