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Apple's built-in AI tested for coding tasks despite official limitations

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Apple's new on-device AI model, accessible via the 'fm' command in macOS 14, is not intended for coding tasks. Despite Apple's stated limitations, one user tested its capabilities by assigning it 13 coding jobs on a 16GB Mac mini. The results of this unofficial test are detailed in the article. AI

IMPACT This test explores the practical, albeit unofficial, capabilities of on-device AI for coding tasks, potentially informing user expectations for future consumer AI integrations.

RANK_REASON User testing of a non-core feature of a consumer product.

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Apple's built-in AI tested for coding tasks despite official limitations

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  1. Medium — AI coding tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Manjunath Janardhan ·

    Apple Says Its Built-In AI Isn’t for Coding. I Gave It 13 Coding Jobs on a 16 GB Mac mini Anyway.

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/macoclock/apple-says-its-built-in-ai-isnt-for-coding-i-gave-it-13-coding-jobs-on-a-16-gb-mac-mini-anyway-86e28d51f771?source=rss------ai_coding-5"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/…

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