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Apple to revamp notifications after misinformation concerns
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Apple is implementing changes to its Apple Intelligence notification system following complaints about AI-generated summaries spreading misinformation.

The core issue: Apple Intelligence’s smart notification feature has been combining multiple news stories and creating inaccurate summaries, leading to the spread of false information.

  • The BBC filed a formal complaint after notifications carrying their logo presented false information about a high-profile criminal case
  • One notable error claimed that Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had died by suicide when he was actually alive
  • The feature is currently limited to devices running iOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2

Technical context: The problem stems from limitations in Apple’s on-device AI implementation.

  • Apple Intelligence operates using a relatively small language model that runs directly on user devices
  • Unlike larger AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, which have largely resolved hallucination issues, smaller models still struggle with accuracy
  • The system attempts to condense content from various sources, including emails, websites, and news apps, sometimes incorrectly merging multiple stories

Upcoming changes: Apple has announced plans to address these concerns with new features.

  • The company will roll out updates in the coming weeks
  • New notifications will clearly indicate when content is AI-generated
  • Apple acknowledged the beta status of these features and emphasized their ongoing development

Looking ahead: The situation highlights the ongoing challenges of deploying AI systems that balance convenience with accuracy, particularly when dealing with sensitive news content. As Apple works to refine its on-device AI capabilities, the company’s response to these issues could set important precedents for how tech companies handle AI-generated content mishaps.

Apple Intelligence will make a major change to notifications — after serious complaints about misinformation

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