Apple's Self-Driving Car Project Fueled Neural Engine Development

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Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing.
This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.

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Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing. This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.

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