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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the crucial debate about whether ...

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Intelligent shortcuts, live translation, and a smarter Siri? I break down Apple's full AI suite to tell you what works, what doesn't, and what’s still coming.