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This week on AI: Apple's WWDC slate, Siri speaker plans, political furor & more

Collectively the industry held its breath this week, preparing for Apple's big June 5 keynote kicking off WWDC 2017. Some pre-conference rumors did leak out though, supporting new iPads, new Macs, and the company's long-awaited Siri-based home speaker.

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Everything you need to know:

  • Here's what Apple will probably show at WWDC 2017 > >
  • The Siri speaker might appear at WWDC, but ship well after > >
  • Russian filings backed up imminent Mac and iPad updates... > >
  • ...as did limited availability of the 15-inch MacBook Pro > >
  • A new Apple hire may support the idea it's developing baseband chips > >
  • CEO Tim Cook argued against President Trump pulling out of the Paris climate agreement > >
  • In Texas, Cook joined opposition to a possible anti-trans "bathroom bill" > >
  • Apple Music's marketing head, Bozoma Saint John, may be leaving > >

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