In July 2025, Apple launched Metal 4—its entirely revamped graphics API—at WWDC. Metal 4 now comes with native AI processing, allowing Mac developers to run advanced artificial intelligence computations directly on the GPU, bypassing the need for cloud-based resources. This leap means faster, more private AI-powered apps on Mac devices and opens up new competition for machine learning workflows against platforms like NVIDIA’s CUDA.
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Why it matters: This breakthrough empowers developers to build sophisticated AI features that local Macs can process with better privacy and efficiency. AI-powered gaming, professional video, and photo editing on Mac will see speed and capability improvements as a result.