Apple Unveils An Open-Source Path for AI Development on Its Silicon Chips

Apple recently launched MLX, an open-source framework designed specifically for machine learning on its M-series CPUs. The framework aims to address compatibility and performance issues associated with Apple’s unique architecture and software, providing a more user-friendly design and a more streamlined process for training and deploying AI models on Apple devices. MLX’s unified memory model enables operations across supported device types without data duplication, making AI development on Apple’s ecosystem more attractive and feasible.