Apple’s loudest critics say the tech giant is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence race. They blame its poor performance last year, at least compared to its tech giant peers like Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft and Google, on its lack of a clear AI strategy. But in the long term, Apple could be a dark horse to watch, especially in the next technological shift that experts say is coming to the AI generation. The vertical integration of hardware, software, silicon, and services gives it an advantage. This week in TechCheck, why Apple can play the long game better than anyone else.