Apple Turns 50 — From Near Bankruptcy To $3.6T, Now The AI Test Begins

Ives highlights Apple's unmatched legacy, from the Macintosh to the iPhone, and its edge in controlling the entire tech stack — chips, software, and services — with 2.5 billion iOS devices globally. This ecosystem now positions Apple to lead in AI, but it also raises the stakes.WWDC: The AI MomentApple has come a long way since 1997, when the Cupertino, California-based company was on the brink of collapse and posted a $1 billion loss.That year, Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs returned, streamlined the f ...