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Apple CEO hints at major announcements at developer gathering

Apple's WWDC developers' conference is predicted to mainly highlight AI features. Tim Cook, the CEO, interacts with young programmers the night before and praises a German student.

Vildan Kocabas from Dortmund talks to Apple boss Tim Cook.
Vildan Kocabas from Dortmund talks to Apple boss Tim Cook.

Digital device being worked on. - Apple CEO hints at major announcements at developer gathering

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, teased advancements in artificial intelligence before the company's upcoming developer conference. While meeting with young programmers on Sunday, Cook stated, "It's going to be a big thing." He plans to show off future software and features on Monday at 7 PM CEST. Rumor has it that Apple is working with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to introduce new AI functions.

At the old Apple headquarters in Cupertino, a dozen winners of a programming competition for students and high schoolers presented their apps to Cook. One young developer, Vildan Kocabas from Dortmund, demonstrated an app that allows women to keep track of their menstrual cycles. After becoming frustrated with existing services, Kocabas, who is a 26-year-old medical student at the University of Duisburg-Essen, decided to create her own app that also monitors hormone levels. She noted her desire to help de-stigmatize women's health issues.

Cook was impressed with Kocabas' creativity and consideration for others. "After meeting Vildan, I know she's got a bright future ahead of her," said Cook.

Many of the winning apps center around health. One teaches proper technique and pressure for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, while another helps with physical therapy by guiding users through playing the piano with hand movements in the air. Cook found the latter, a game in which players control the game by wiggling their buttocks, particularly amusing.

Throughout the presentations, Cook inquired about the inspiration for each app, stating, "That always interests me." Often, the apps were motivated by personal needs within the families of the developers. For Apple, the Swift Student Challenge serves as an opportunity to attract the next generation of software developers to their in-house programming language, Swift.

Read also:

  1. The rumors about Apple's collaboration with OpenAI, known for creating ChatGPT, suggest potential enhancements in the realm of telecommunications and computer technology.
  2. During the developer conference in Cupertino, Tim Cook is expected to unveil new AI functions and software, fueling excitement among developers and tech enthusiasts in the USA.
  3. Vildan Kocabas, a 26-year-old medical student from Dortmund, showcased her app at Apple's headquarters, aiming to destigmatize women's health issues through technological solutions.
  4. Cook expressed appreciation for Kocabas' innovative app, which tracks menstrual cycles and hormone levels, highlighting his company's commitment to promoting diversity in software development.
  5. At the WWDC developer conference, developers from around the world will have the chance to expand their knowledge about Apple's Swift programming language, potentially leading to a surge of new apps in the USA and beyond.
  6. The apps presented at the Swift Student Challenge demonstrate various applications of technology, such as improving healthcare and even incorporating AI to guide piano lessons via body movements.
  7. In an era of advanced telecommunications and internet connectivity, Apple's initiatives at the developer conference underscore the company's dedication to fostering a dynamic and inclusive software development community in the USA and globally.

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