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Apple's Self-Driving Legacy Lives On

Updated 2026-07-12 16:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Apple’s self-driving car program, though unsuccessful, contributed to the development of powerful AI chips. The Verge explores how this project left a lasting impact on Apple’s technology.

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Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips

Apple's self-driving car program never really got off the ground, but it may have been what made the company's chips the powerful AI performers they are. Early in the development of the self-driving platform, Apple realized that it would need powerful on-device AI processing. While the car processor

2026-07-12 16:27 UTC