Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features ...
Apple Inc has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup's generative AI technology to power some new features being introduced in the iPhone later this year, as reported by Bloomberg News on Friday, April 26.
Renewed Collaboration
The companies have initiated talks regarding the terms of a potential agreement and how OpenAI features would be integrated into Apple's next iPhone operating system, iOS 18. This information is based on sources familiar with the matter mentioned in the report.
Apple and OpenAI have not provided any immediate response to Reuters' requests for comment.
Exploring Options
According to Bloomberg's report last month, Apple was also in discussions to license Google's Gemini chatbot for new iPhone features. However, Apple has not finalized its decision on which partners it will collaborate with. The company could potentially reach agreements with both OpenAI and Alphabet Inc's Google or opt for another provider altogether.
Industry Trends
While Apple has been relatively slower in implementing generative AI compared to competitors like Microsoft and Google, who have already integrated such technologies into their products, Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated in February that the company was making substantial investments in generative AI. Cook further mentioned that more details regarding the utilization of this technology would be disclosed later this year.
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