How Apple accidentally turned the Mac into an absolute AI monster

Before Apple Silicon, the Mac’s professional future looked uncertain. Eight years later, Apple Silicon-based Macs have become unusually attractive for local AI, turning an old pro-computing concern into a new advantage.

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2026-09-22 17:38 · ZDNET AI
How Apple accidentally turned the Mac into an absolute AI monster

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