Apple is enabling users to explore its on-device AI capabilities through the `fm` command-line tool, which accesses local Foundation Models. While the default `AFM 3 Core` model has limitations, such as an inability to read the system clock or identify the macOS version, it can be used for basic queries. Users can enhance its performance by providing specific instructions in Chat mode, allowing for more detailed responses, though it is not as powerful as cloud-based models like ChatGPT. AI
IMPACT Enables users to experiment with local AI models on Macs, offering a privacy-preserving alternative to cloud-based AI services.
RANK_REASON The article describes a command-line tool for exploring existing on-device AI models, rather than a new release or significant industry development.
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