Apple to take on rivals in artificial intelligence arena

Apple will use its annual conference to announce plans to take on Google and Facebook in the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) arena, experts believe.

The technology company will also reveal a new version of its iOS software that powers the iPhone and iPad, as well as updating its MacBook laptop line, at its worldwide developers conference event.

The conference in San Francisco today will see the technology company showcase iOS 10, the latest version of the operating system that runs on iPhone and iPad.