Every Mac comes with an (undocumented) family member classifier
Macs running macOS 13 or later include background daemons that construct a detailed personal knowledge graph. This graph synthesizes data from contacts, location, photos, and communication logs to map relationships about the user and their connections. A tool is available for users to inspect this local database.
Key signals
- 01Daemons build a personal relationship graph on Mac.
- 02Data sources include contacts, location, and photos.
- 03A local dashboard allows users to view the graph.
Every Mac comes with an (undocumented) family member classifier is on the Hacker News front page right now, submitted by infwhispers.
Every Mac since macOS 13 (2022) ships a pair of daemons whose only purpose in life is to build a graph about who you are, who you know, how those people are related to you and to each other, how you communicate with them, where you go, what you do and when. In this post, we…
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