Apple and Google to Team Up on AI?!

Apple is chatting with Google about a big idea: they might use Google's smart AI technology, called Gemini, in iPhones. This is a big deal because it could change the way we use our phones, with new features that can do things like create pictures or write stories just by asking. Apple was also thinking about working with another company, OpenAI, but it looks like Google might be the front-runner.

This new deal could make their relationship even stronger. However, they haven't figured out all the details yet, like how it will work and what it will look like.

But, Apple's own attempts at making similar AI haven't been as successful, which is why they're looking at Google's tech. If they agree, Google's AI could end up on over 2 billion Apple devices around the world.

However, some people are worried that if Apple and Google work too closely together, it might not be fair to other companies. The U.S. government and the European Union are already keeping a close eye on their partnership, especially concerning search engines on Apple devices.

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, has been talking about making some big AI announcements, so this deal could be part of that. Even though Apple is exploring AI, they might still work with other companies too, just like they do with search engines in their web browser.

This partnership between Apple and Google could bring some really cool new features to iPhones, but it's also got some challenges, especially with making sure it's fair to everyone and doesn't cause any problems with the rules about competition.

On one end, that’s potentially billions of dollars in future cash flow.

Well, this could very well be the alliance that we’ve all been waiting for!