Apple’s ChatGPT rival may automatically write code for you

Apple is known for its innovative products and services, but it has been relatively silent on the artificial intelligence (AI) front, especially when it comes to chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing Chat. However, a recently granted patent reveals that Apple may have something up its sleeve that could revolutionize the way developers create apps for its platforms.

The patent, titled "Integration Of Learning Models Into A Software Development System", describes how Apple could use machine learning (ML) models to enhance its Xcode app, which is the main tool for developing software for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. According to the patent, Xcode could use ML to automatically complete lines of code, check for errors, suggest improvements, and even generate entire subroutines based on the developer's input.

This could potentially save developers a lot of time and effort, as well as lower the barriers for entry for new or inexperienced coders who want to build apps for Apple's devices. The patent also suggests that Xcode could support various programming languages, such as Swift, Objective-C, C++, Python, and Java, and provide functions and data types that are compatible with the ML models.

Apple's patent is different from existing AI chatbots like ChatGPT, which can also generate code for developers based on natural language queries. While ChatGPT is a standalone service that can be accessed through various platforms and interfaces, Apple's idea is to integrate ML models directly into Xcode, making them more accessible and familiar to developers who already use the app.

Apple has not officially announced any plans to launch its own AI chatbot or to implement its patented idea into Xcode. However, the patent shows that Apple is aware of the potential of ML to improve software development and that it may be working on its own solution to compete with ChatGPT and other rivals. If Apple succeeds in bringing ML to Xcode, it could mean better and faster apps for users and more opportunities for developers.

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