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Metal GPU Work Won't Stop
Is there any way to stop GPU work running that is scheduled using metal? Long shader calculations don't stop when application is stopped in Xcode and continue to take up GPU time and affect the display. Why is this functionality not available when Swift Tasks are able to be canceled?
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Efficient Clustering of Images Using VNFeaturePrintObservation.computeDistance
Hi everyone, I'm working with VNFeaturePrintObservation in Swift to compute the similarity between images. The computeDistance function allows me to calculate the distance between two images, and I want to cluster similar images based on these distances. Current Approach Right now, I'm using a brute-force approach where I compare every image against every other image in the dataset. This results in an O(n^2) complexity, which quickly becomes a bottleneck. With 5000 images, it takes around 10 seconds to complete, which is too slow for my use case. Question Are there any efficient algorithms or data structures I can use to improve performance? If anyone has experience with optimizing feature vector clustering or has suggestions on how to scale this efficiently, I'd really appreciate your insights. Thanks!
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What special features does Apple officially have that use ML or AI?
I am a App designer and I am curious about what specific ML or AI Apple used to develop those features in the system. As far as I know, Apple's hand-raising detection, destination recommendations in maps, and exercise types in fitness all use ML. Are there more specific application examples of ML or AI? Does Apple have a document specifically introducing examples of specific applications of ML or AI technology in the system?
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Issues with using ClassifyImageRequest() on an Xcode simulator
Hello, I am developing an app for the Swift Student challenge; however, I keep encountering an error when using ClassifyImageRequest from the Vision framework in Xcode: VTEST: error: perform(_:): inside 'for await result in resultStream' error: internalError("Error Domain=NSOSStatusErrorDomain Code=-1 \"Failed to create espresso context.\" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Failed to create espresso context.}") It works perfectly when testing it on a physical device, and I saw on another thread that ClassifyImageRequest doesn't work on simulators. Will this cause problems with my submission to the challenge? Thanks
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Is it possible to read japanese tategaki with vision framework
We are building an app which can reads texts. It can read english and Japanese normal texts successfully. But in some cases, we need to read Japanese tategaki (vertically aligned texts). But in that times, the same code gives no output. So, is there any need to change any configuration to read Japanese tategaki? Or is it really possible to read Japanese tategaki using vision framework? lazy var detectTextRequest = VNRecognizeTextRequest { request, error in self.resStr="\n" self.words = [:] // Get OCR result guard let res = request.results as? [VNRecognizedTextObservation] else { return } // separate the words by space let text = res.compactMap({$0.topCandidates(1).first?.string}).joined(separator: " ") var n = 0 self.wordArr=[[]] self.xs = 1 self.ys = 1 var hs = 0.0 // To compare the heights of the words // To get the original axis (top most word's axis), only once for r in res { var word = r.topCandidates(1).first?.string self.words[word ?? ""] = [r.topLeft.x, r.topLeft.y] if(self.cartLabelType == 1){ if(word?.components(separatedBy: CharacterSet(charactersIn: "//")).count ?? 0>2){ self.xs = r.topLeft.x self.ys = r.topLeft.y } } } } }
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Jan ’25
Xcode AI Coding Assistance Option(s)
Not finding a lot on the Swift Assist technology announced at WWDC 2024. Does anyone know the latest status? Also, currently I use OpenAI's macOS app and its 'Work With...' functionality to assist with Xcode development, and this is okay, certainly saves copying code back and forth, but it seems like AI should be able to do a lot more to help with Xcode app development. I guess I'm looking at what people are doing with AI in Visual Studio, Cline, Cursor and other IDEs and tools like those and feel a bit left out working in Xcode. Please let me know if there are AI tools or techniques out there you use to help with your Xcode projects. Thanks in advance!
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Jan ’25
Easy way to implement facial recognition
Hi everyone😊, I want to implement facial recognition into my app. I was planning to use createML's image classification, but there seams to be a lot of hassle to implement (the JSON file etc.). Are there some other easy to implement options that don't involve advanced coding. Thanks, Oliver
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Jan ’25
Broken compatibility in tensorflow-metal with tensorflow 2.18
Issue type: Bug TensorFlow metal version: 1.1.1 TensorFlow version: 2.18 OS platform and distribution: MacOS 15.2 Python version: 3.11.11 GPU model and memory: Apple M2 Max GPU 38-cores Standalone code to reproduce the issue: import tensorflow as tf if __name__ == '__main__': gpus = tf.config.experimental.list_physical_devices('GPU') print(gpus) Current behavior Apple silicone GPU with tensorflow-metal==1.1.0 and python 3.11 works fine with tensorboard==2.17.0 This is normal output: /Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/bin/python /Users/mspanchenko/VSCode/cryptoNN/ml/core_second_window/test_tensorflow_gpus.py [PhysicalDevice(name='/physical_device:GPU:0', device_type='GPU')] Process finished with exit code 0 But if I upgrade tensorflow to 2.18 I'll have error: /Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/bin/python /Users/mspanchenko/VSCode/cryptoNN/ml/core_second_window/test_tensorflow_gpus.py Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Users/mspanchenko/VSCode/cryptoNN/ml/core_second_window/test_tensorflow_gpus.py", line 1, in <module> import tensorflow as tf File "/Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/lib/python3.11/site-packages/tensorflow/__init__.py", line 437, in <module> _ll.load_library(_plugin_dir) File "/Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/lib/python3.11/site-packages/tensorflow/python/framework/load_library.py", line 151, in load_library py_tf.TF_LoadLibrary(lib) tensorflow.python.framework.errors_impl.NotFoundError: dlopen(/Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/lib/python3.11/site-packages/tensorflow-plugins/libmetal_plugin.dylib, 0x0006): Symbol not found: __ZN3tsl8internal10LogMessageC1EPKcii Referenced from: <D2EF42E3-3A7F-39DD-9982-FB6BCDC2853C> /Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/lib/python3.11/site-packages/tensorflow-plugins/libmetal_plugin.dylib Expected in: <2814A58E-D752-317B-8040-131217E2F9AA> /Users/mspanchenko/anaconda3/envs/cryptoNN_ml_core/lib/python3.11/site-packages/tensorflow/python/_pywrap_tensorflow_internal.so Process finished with exit code 1
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Jan ’25
Attempts to install Tensorflow on Mac Studio M1 fail
I am attempting to install Tensorflow on my M1 and I seem to be unable to find the correct matching versions of jax, jaxlib and numpy to make it all work. I am in Bash, because the default shell gave me issues. I downgraded to python 3.10, because with 3.13, I could not do anything right. Current actions: bash-3.2$ python3.10 -m venv ~/venv-metal bash-3.2$ python --version Python 3.10.16 python3.10 -m venv ~/venv-metal source ~/venv-metal/bin/activate python -m pip install -U pip python -m pip install tensorflow-macos And here, I keep running tnto errors like: (venv-metal):~$ pip install tensorflow-macos tensorflow-metal ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement tensorflow-macos (from versions: none) ERROR: No matching distribution found for tensorflow-macos What is wrong here? How can I fix that? It seems like the system wants to use the x86 version of python ... which can't be right.
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Dec ’24
How to use a Decimal as @Property of AppEntity
I’m trying to use a Decimal as a @Property in my AppEntity, but using the following code shows me a compiler error. I’m using Xcode 16.1. The documentation notes the following: You can use the @Parameter property wrapper with common Swift and Foundation types: Primitives such as Bool, Int, Double, String, Duration, Date, Decimal, Measurement, and URL. Collections such as Array and Set. Make sure the collection’s elements are of a type that’s compatible with IntentParameter. Everything works fine for other primitives as bools, strings and integers. How do I use the Decimal though? Code struct MyEntity: AppEntity { var id: UUID @Property(title: "Amount") var amount: Decimal // … } Compiler Error This error appears at the line of the @Property definition: Generic class 'EntityProperty' requires that 'Decimal' conform to '_IntentValue'
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Dec ’24
Starting/restarting SFSpeechRecognizer?
Hello all, I'm working on a project that involves listening to a person speak off of a script and I want to stop then restart the recognitionTask between sections so I don't run afoul of keeping the recognitionTask running for longer than it needs to. Also, I'd like to be able to flush the current input between sections so the input from the previous section doesn't roll over into the next one. This is based on the sample code for SFSpeechRecognizer so there's a chance I might be misunderstanding something. private func restartRecording() { let inputNode = audioEngine.inputNode audioEngine.stop() inputNode.removeTap(onBus: 0) recognitionRequest?.endAudio() recordingStarted = false recognitionTask?.cancel() do { try startRecording() } catch { print("Oopsie.") } } Here's my code. When I run it, the recognition task doesn't restart. Any ideas?
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How to Train and Deploy PyTorch Models on Apple Hardware: A Unified Path for Deep ML Practice on Core ML?
Submited as : FB16052050 I am looking to adopt Machine Learning in a more granular manner, going beyond just using pre-built Metal, Core ML, or Create ML approaches. Specifically, I want to train models using Open Python PyTorch libraries, as these offer greater flexibility compared to Apple's native tools. However, these PyTorch APIs are primarily optimised for NVIDIA GPUs (or TPUs), not Apple's M3 or Apple Neural Engine (ANE). My goal is to train the models locally without resorting to cloud-based solutions for training or inference, and to then convert the models into Core ML format for deployment on Apple hardware. This would allow me to leverage Apple's hardware acceleration (via ANE, Metal, and MPS) while maintaining control over the training process in PyTorch. I want to know: What are my options for training models in PyTorch on local hardware (Apple M3 or equivalent), and how can I ensure that the PyTorch model can eventually be converted to Core ML without losing flexibility in model training and customisation? How can I perform training in PyTorch and avoid being restricted to inference-only workflows as Core ML typically allows? Is it possible to use the training capabilities of PyTorch and still get the performance benefits of Apple's hardware for both training and inference? What are the best practices or tools to ensure that my training pipeline in PyTorch is compatible with Apple's hardware constraints and optimised for local execution? I'm seeking a practical, cloud-free approach on Apple Hardware only that allows me to train models in PyTorch (keeping control over the training process) while ensuring that they can be deployed efficiently using Core ML on Apple hardware.
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can't install tenserflow metal
I was installing TensorFlow metal in the environment called "arm64_tf'" in anaconda using command line "python -m pip install tensorflow-metal" in terminal and it shows : ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement tensorflow-metal (from versions: none) ERROR: No matching distribution found for tensorflow-metal I have already tried using " conda install -c anaconda libffi" but it still doesn't work is there a solution ? Thanks apologies for my bad English
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Dec ’24
BarcodeObservation Orientation
Hi, I'm working with vision framework to detect barcodes. I tested both ean13 and data matrix detection and both are working fine except for the QuadrilateralProviding values in the returned BarcodeObservation. TopLeft, topRight, bottomRight and bottomLeft coordinates are rotated 90° counter clockwise (physical bottom left of data Matrix, the corner of the "L" is returned as the topLeft point in observation). The same behaviour is happening with EAN13 Barcode. Did someone else experienced the same issue with orientation? Is it normal behaviour or should we expect a fix in next releases of the Vision Framework?
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