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BNNS random number generator for Double value types
I generate an array of random floats using the code shown below. However, I would like to do this with Double instead of Float. Are there any BNNS random number generators for double values, something like BNNSRandomFillUniformDouble? If not, is there a way I can convert BNNSNDArrayDescriptor from float to double? import Accelerate let n = 100_000_000 let result = Array<Float>(unsafeUninitializedCapacity: n) { buffer, initCount in var descriptor = BNNSNDArrayDescriptor(data: buffer, shape: .vector(n))! let randomGenerator = BNNSCreateRandomGenerator(BNNSRandomGeneratorMethodAES_CTR, nil) BNNSRandomFillUniformFloat(randomGenerator, &descriptor, 0, 1) initCount = n }
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Jun ’25
ModelManager received unentitled request. Expected entitlement com.apple.modelmanager.inference
Just tried to write a very simple test of using foundation models, but it gave me the error like this "ModelManager received unentitled request. Expected entitlement com.apple.modelmanager.inference establishment of session failed with Missing entitlement: com.apple.modelmanager.inference" The simple code is listed below: let session: LanguageModelSession = LanguageModelSession() let response = try? await session.respond(to: "What is the capital of France?") print("Response: (response)") So what's the problem of this one?
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Jul ’25
AI-Powered Feed Customization via User-Defined Algorithm
Hey guys 👋 I’ve been thinking about a feature idea for iOS that could totally change the way we interact with apps like Twitter/X. Imagine if we could define our own recommendation algorithm, and have an AI on the iPhone that replaces the suggested tweets in the feed with ones that match our personal interests — based on public tweets, and without hacking anything. Kinda like a personalized "AI skin" over the app that curates content you actually care about. Feels like this would make content way more relevant and less algorithmically manipulative. Would love to know what you all think — and if Apple could pull this off 🔥
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Jun ’25
Dynamically Create Tool Argument Type
According to the Tool documentation, the arguments to the tool are specified as a static struct type T, which is given to tool.call(argument: T) However, if the arguments are not known until runtime, is it possible to still create a Tool object with the proper parameters? Let's say a JSON-style dictionary is passed into the Tool init function to specify T, is this achievable?
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Jul ’25
Unavailable error is wrong?
This is my code: witch SystemLanguageModel.default.availability { case .available: ContentView() .popover(isPresented: $showSettings) { SettingsView().presentationCompactAdaptation(.popover) } case .unavailable(.modelNotReady): ContentUnavailableView("Apple Intelligence is unavailable", systemImage: "apple.intelligence.badge.xmark", description: Text("Please come back later.")) case .unavailable(.appleIntelligenceNotEnabled): ContentUnavailableView("Apple Intelligence is unavailable", systemImage: "apple.intelligence.badge.xmark", description: Text("Please turn on Apple Intelligence.")) case .unavailable(.deviceNotEligible): ContentUnavailableView("Apple Intelligence is unavailable", systemImage: "apple.intelligence.badge.xmark", description: Text("This device is not eligible for Apple Intelligence.")) case .unavailable: ContentUnavailableView("Apple Intelligence is unavailable", systemImage: "apple.intelligence.badge.xmark") } When I switch off Apple Intelligence, I expected "Please turn on Apple Intelligence.", but instead I get "Please come back later." This seems to be wrong error?
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Jul ’25
Foundation Models performance reality check - anyone else finding it slow?
Testing Foundation Models framework with a health-focused recipe generation app. The on-device approach is appealing but performance is rough. Taking 20+ seconds just to get recipe name and description. Same content from Claude API: 4 seconds. I know it's beta and on-device has different tradeoffs, but this is approaching unusable territory for real-time user experience. The streaming helps psychologically but doesn't mask the underlying latency.The privacy/cost benefits are compelling but not if users abandon the feature before it completes. Anyone else seeing similar performance? Is this expected for beta, or are there optimization techniques I'm missing?
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Jul ’25
Does ImageRequestHandler(data:) include depth data from AVCapturePhoto?
Hi all, I'm capturing a photo using AVCapturePhotoOutput, and I've set: let photoSettings = AVCapturePhotoSettings() photoSettings.isDepthDataDeliveryEnabled = true Then I create the handler like this: let data = photo.fileDataRepresentation() let handler = try ImageRequestHandler(data: data, orientation: .right) Now I’m wondering: If depth data delivery is enabled, is it actually included and used when I pass the Data to ImageRequestHandler? Or do I need to explicitly pass the depth data using the other initializer? let handler = try ImageRequestHandler( cvPixelBuffer: photo.pixelBuffer!, depthData: photo.depthData, orientation: .right ) In short: Does ImageRequestHandler(data:) make use of embedded depth info from AVCapturePhoto.fileDataRepresentation() — or is the pixel buffer + explicit depth data required? Thanks for any clarification!
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Jul ’25
Getting FoundationsModel running in Simulator
I have a mac (M4, MacBook Pro) running Tahoe 26.0 beta. I am running Xcode beta. I can run code that uses the LLM in a #Preview { }. But when I try to run the same code in the simulator, I get the 'device not ready' error and I see the following in the Settings app. Is there anything I can do to get the simulator to past this point and allowing me to test on it with Apple's LLM?
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Jul ’25
Using Past Versions of Foundation Models As They Progress
Has Apple made any commitment to versioning the Foundation Models on device? What if you build a feature that works great on 26.0 but they change the model or guardrails in 26.1 and it breaks your feature, is your only recourse filing Feedback or pulling the feature from the app? Will there be a way to specify a model version like in all of the server based LLM provider APIs? If not, sounds risky to build on.
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Jul ’25
MPSGraph fused scaledDotProductAttention seems to be buggy
While building an app with large language model inferencing on device, I got gibberish output. After carefully examining every detail, I found it's caused by the fused scaledDotProductAttention operation. I switched back to the discrete operations and problem solved. To reproduce the bug, please check https://github.com/zhoudan111/MPSGraph_SDPA_bug
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Mar ’25
Request for Agentic AI Mode (MCP Protocol) Support in Future Versions of iOS or Xcode
Hello Apple Team, Thank you for the recent Group Lab and for your continued work on advancing Xcode and developer tools. I’d like to submit a feature request: Are there any plans to introduce support for Agentic AI Mode (MCP protocol) in future versions of iOS or Xcode? As developer tools evolve toward more intelligent and context-aware environments, the integration of agentic AI capabilities could significantly enhance productivity and unlock new creative workflows. Looking forward to your consideration, and thank you again for the excellent session. Best regards
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Jun ’25
Inference Provider crashed with 2:5
I am trying to create a slightly different version of the content tagging code in the documentation: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/foundationmodels/systemlanguagemodel/usecase/contenttagging In the playground I am getting an "Inference Provider crashed with 2:5" error. I have no idea what that means or how to address the error. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Jul ’25
Compatibility issue of TensorFlow-metal with PyArrow
Overview I'm experiencing a critical issue where TensorFlow-metal and PyArrow seem to be incompatible when installed together in the same environment. Whenever both packages are present, TensorFlow crashes and the kernel dies during execution. Environment Details Environment Details macOS Version: 15.3.2 Mac Model: MacBook Pro Max M3 Python Version: 3.11 TensorFlow Version: 2.19 PyArrow Version: 19.0.0 Issue Description: When both TensorFlow-metal and PyArrow are installed in the same Python environment, any attempt to use TensorFlow results in immediate kernel crashes. The issue appears to be a compatibility problem between these two packages rather than a problem with either package individually. Steps to Reproduce Create a new Python environment: conda create -n tf-metal python=3.11 Install TensorFlow-metal: pip install tensorflow tensorflow-metal Install PyArrow: pip install pyarrow Run the following minimal example: # Create a simple model model = tf.keras.Sequential([ tf.keras.layers.Input(shape=(2,)), tf.keras.layers.Dense(1) ]) model.compile(optimizer='adam', loss='mse') model.summary() # This works fine # Generate some dummy data X = np.random.random((100, 2)) y = np.random.random((100, 1)) # The crash happens exactly at this line model.fit(X, y, epochs=5, batch_size=32) # CRASH: Kernel dies here Result: Kernel crashes with no error message What I've Tried Reinstalling both packages in different orders Using different versions of both packages Creating isolated environments Checking system logs for additional error information The only workaround I've found is to use separate environments for each package, which isn't practical for my workflow as I need both libraries for my data processing and machine learning pipeline. Questions Has anyone else encountered this specific compatibility issue? Are there known workarounds that allow both packages to coexist? Is this a known issue that's being addressed in upcoming releases? Any insights, suggestions, or assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm happy to provide any additional information that might help diagnose this problem. Thank you in advance for your help! Thank you in advance for your help!
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May ’25
Converting GenerableContent to JSON string
Hey, I receive GenerableContent as follows: let response = try await session.respond(to: "", schema: generationSchema) And it wraps GeneratedJSON which seems to be private. What is the best way to get a string / raw value out of it? I noticed it could theoretically be accessed via transcriptEntries but it's not ideal.
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Jul ’25