Apple has made significant advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in developing multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), as part of its increased investments in AI research. The tech giant introduced MM1, a powerful multimodal AI system designed to compete with existing AI models like ChatGPT, setting new standards in the industry. Benchmarks indicate MM1 is comparable to Gemini and slightly behind GPT4. Apple's efforts include publishing detailed research on their multimodal foundation model, highlighting their strides in AI and marking a shift in their investment strategy towards more open research and development. This move has sparked discussions in the tech community, with Apple's MM1 providing a comprehensive analysis for further exploration. Additionally, Apple is buying AI startups to bolster its capabilities in this area.