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This provision establishes that on-device processing is the default architectural approach for Apple Intelligence, with server-side routing to Private Cloud Compute occurring only when the task requires computational capacity beyond what the device can provide. The distinction between on-device and server-side processing is operationally significant for data flow mapping and regulatory classification of personal data processing.
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Compare across platforms →"When possible, Apple Intelligence models run entirely on device so that a task can be completed without data leaving your device. For example, when Apple Intelligence provides you with preview summaries of your emails, messages, and notifications, these summaries are generated by on-device models.Excerpt from Apple Intelligence's Privacy Report
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This provision establishes that on-device processing is the default architectural approach for Apple Intelligence, with server-side routing to Private Cloud Compute occurring only when the task requires computational capacity beyond what the device can provide. The distinction between on-device and server-side processing is operationally significant for data flow mapping and regulatory classification of personal data processing.
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