Tim Cook: Vision Pro will change the way tech interacts I'm also using ChatGPT

Tencent Technology News June 7 news, US local time on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook (Tim Cook) accepted an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America". During the period, Cook talked about Apple's first mixed reality headset and called it a turning point for Apple. He also spoke about the explosive chatbot ChatGPT, saying it is "promising" and that Apple is keeping a close eye on. But he also warned of the huge risks posed by artificial intelligence and called on the government to strengthen regulation.

Vision Pro marks a turning point for Apple

Cook said the first Apple space computing device, the Vision Pro, was "the most advanced electronic device available today." "This represents the engineering of the future," he said. So, if you're going to live in the 'future', you're going to do it today. ”

Apple announced a series of new products at the WWDC developer conference held a few days ago, including the Vision Pro. The device, which costs at least $3,499, allows users to manipulate applications, messages and other virtual programs displayed in a physical environment. At the same time, when someone approaches the user's physical space, the glass becomes transparent, allowing it to see the user's eyes.

Cook said in the interview that the product marked a turning point for Apple. "We started working on augmented reality a long time ago because we thought it was a great idea, a far-reaching technology," he said. This is the next chapter in technology, a huge leap forward. ”

Cook added: "You can immerse yourself in movies, TV shows, sports and feel like you're on the scene. You can take photos and videos and enjoy them to the fullest, bringing the memories back as if you were still there, repeating that experience. ”

Any form of headset needs to have a "killer app," and describing all the features of the Vision Pro, Cook said: "The Vision Pro is not about one thing, it's about a platform." So we can't wait to show it to developers so they can start developing apps for it. Disney's streaming app Disney+ will be one of the apps that accompanies Vision Pro's release.

Asked if ordinary people could afford Apple headsets, Cook replied: "I don't know, but I think people make different choices based on factors like their financial situation." Vision Pro's engineering products are amazingly built, and every eye you will have a more than 4K experience. Of course, it's not free. There is a cost to developing these technologies, but I think it's worth the money. ”

Apple says the Vision Pro will be available in online and physical stores in the U.S. early next year, with launches in other countries later in 2024.

AI is powerful, but it needs regulation

In an exclusive interview, Cook also said he is using the AI chatbot ChatGPT and is excited about the "unique application" of the tool.

Cook added that "conversational programs" like ChatGPT are "promising" and called it "something we're watching closely." However, he also warned of the huge risks posed by AI, such as bias and misinformation, and called on governments to strengthen regulation to prevent potential abuse.

"I do think there needs to be caution and thought out when developing and deploying these AI technologies," Cook said. They can be so powerful that people have to worry about issues like bias, misinformation, and in some cases worse. ”

He believes that the rapid development of artificial intelligence requires government intervention, but also requires technology companies to take responsibility. "Regulation is something that this space desperately needs," Cook said. "Regulation is hard to keep up with the pace of this technology, it's moving too fast, so I think companies also have a responsibility to self-regulate."

The comments also brought Cook into the ranks of other industry leaders who warned about the possible negative impact of AI.

Last week, hundreds of business leaders and public figures warned that AI could cause mass extinction. These even include Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the development company behind ChatGPT, Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, and Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic.

But AI researchers and critics increasingly say blanket statements about AI's growing power and threat distract from the harm real-life algorithms can do to marginalized communities.

Cook's remarks came a day after he and a group of Apple executives delivered a keynote address at the WWDC developer conference. At the conference, Apple touted new applications of machine learning on iPhones, iPads and Macs, such as AI models that can send intelligent cues to users, better AI tools that can automatically correct errors in messages, and more comprehensive facial recognition capabilities that can identify friends, family and pets in photos. (Golden Deer)