Apple CEO Tim Cook Says They Never Considered Charging for AI: AI is a Fundamental Feature
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently responded to speculations regarding whether Apple might offer AI functionality as a paid service. Previously, analyst Mark Gurman suggested in a podcast that Apple could adopt a subscription model similar to iCloud and launch a paid AI service called 'Apple Intelligence.' This news sparked widespread discussion in the industry, with many believing that, given Apple's recent strategy of shifting its focus from hardware to services, Apple AI services might be.