Taylor Arndt

Hello Mastodon. I am Taylor Arndt, COO and iOS developer at @techopolis@techopolis.social. I build on device AI apps for Apple platforms.
A unique fact about me is that I am blind and neurodivergent. This perspective shapes how I approach design and engineering.
If you enjoy iOS development, Apple talk, and AI topics, feel free to stick around. I also write on Substack where I share thoughts on technology and innovation.
#Introduction #iOSDev #AI #AppleDeveloper #IndyDev

I’ve been thinking a lot about on-device AI. The tech is getting powerful, but it’s still not easy for non technical consumers.
If you work with on-device or edge AI, what would actually make this easier for everyday people?
Is it better tools, better UX, or something else entirely? I’d really love to hear what others think.
#AI #OnDeviceAI #EdgeAI #Tech #FediTech #OpenSource

Not many people are talking about Apple Foundation Models. They’re free and unlimited on device. Yes you need the newest hardware, but this is only v1 and the potential is huge. Anyone trying them?
#iOSDev #AI #FoundationModels

I just published a Substack on the coding resources I recommend for beginners. I cover FreeCodeCamp, W3Schools, Codecademy, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and the Apple App Development class from @techopolis.social. I also mention Sean Allen, Paul Hudson, Traversy Media, and Fireship.
https://taylorarndt.substack.com/p/coding-resources-i-recommend-for
#Coding #LearnToCode #iOSDev #Tech

I have been hearing a lot about the new Llama CPP UI but have not tried it yet.
This week I am going to run it in a real on device AI workflow and see how well it fits into my day to day work as a blind iOS developer.
If you are using LlamaCPP or similar local model tooling, how is the new UI working for you in practice. What does it do well, and what still gets in your way.
#AI #OnDeviceAI #LlamaCPP