Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference with what Wedbush analysts are calling the beginning of a foundational AI consumer platform shift, as the iPhone maker delivered on promises made two years ago with a more robust artificial intelligence strategy anchored by the unveiling of Siri AI. Wedbush described the event as "impressive" and said it "did not disappoint," with CEO Tim Cook and Apple finally laying out an AI strategy the firm believes will unlock meaningful monetization across the company's 2.5 billion iOS user installed base.