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Local processing used whenever possible

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Whenever possible, Apple Intelligence processes tasks locally on device, but more sophisticated tasks require additional processing power to execute more complex foundation models in the cloud.

Excerpt from Apple Intelligence's Apple Private Cloud Compute Security Guide

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Private Cloud Compute Security Guide
Entity
Apple Intelligence
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-064255
Document ID
CA-D-00815
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3c1a6b7cda86a4ae0a1001f401052ba505d0ebbe13252d69a40b86f1608cf5b5
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Apple Intelligence
Document: Apple Private Cloud Compute Security Guide
Record ID: CA-P-064255
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:21:46 UTC
SHA-256: 3c1a6b7cda86a4ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple-intelligence/apple-private-cloud-compute-security-guide/provision/CA-P-064255/local-processing-used-whenever-possible/
Accessed: Aug. 7, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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What does Apple Intelligence's Local processing used whenever possible clause do?

The clause states: “Whenever possible, Apple Intelligence processes tasks locally on device, but more sophisticated tasks require additional processing power to execute more complex foundation models in the cloud.”

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