Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI is "huge," but care is needed

What they're saying: Speaking to analysts after a better-than-expected earnings report, Cook noted that Apple has used machine learning and other AI approaches to power features such as crash detection and heart rate monitoring.

• "We view AI as huge and will continue weaving it into our products on a very thoughtful basis," Cook said, while noting the company doesn't talk about its future roadmap. "The potential is certainly very interesting."

Yes, but: Cook also sounded a cautious note. "I do think it’s very important to be deliberative and thoughtful," he said. "There’s a number of issues that need to be sorted."

The big picture: Cook's comments came as the leaders of Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and Anthropic met at the White House Thursday.