A security researcher has reverse-engineered Apple's Neural Engine, a specialized chip designed for AI tasks. This process allowed the researcher to train a neural network directly on the engine, an action that Apple has not officially permitted. The Neural Engine is typically restricted to inference operations, suggesting this work may have pushed its capabilities beyond intended use. AI
IMPACT Unlocks potential for custom AI model deployment on Apple hardware, bypassing official channels.
RANK_REASON Reverse-engineering of proprietary hardware for AI training.
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