What happened
Apple will cover the compute costs for its cloud AI features using iCloud+ subscription revenue. The strategy lets the company offer server-based AI tools without adding a separate fee right away. The arrangement is reportedly set to handle these infrastructure costs for the near term.
The context
Running AI models in data centres requires expensive hardware and power. Bundling these costs into existing iCloud+ tiers helps Apple encourage subscription sign-ups while avoiding user pushback against a new monthly charge.
Sources
- AppleInsider ↗ via Google News Reported