Apple brings ChatGPT to its apps, including Siri
Apple is introducing ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot experience developed by OpenAI, to its first-party apps and capabilities, such as Siri, across its operating systems. This exciting announcement was made during a keynote at WWDC 2024 in Cupertino on Monday.
"We're thrilled to collaborate with Apple to bring ChatGPT to their users in a new and innovative way," stated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman added, "Apple's dedication to safety and innovation resonates with our mission to democratize advanced AI for all."
Enhancements to Siri with ChatGPT
Apple has shared that Siri will leverage ChatGPT for providing "expertise" where it can offer assistance. For instance, users can inquire about meal ideas using ingredients from their garden, and Siri will relay the information to ChatGPT for a detailed response with user permission. Additionally, users can engage ChatGPT via Siri for a variety of tasks, including queries related to documents or images.
Integration into Apple's Ecosystem
Furthermore, Apple has integrated ChatGPT into system-wide tools like Writing Tools, enabling users to generate content using ChatGPT's capabilities, including image creation. Users can also seek suggestions or revisions from ChatGPT within this ecosystem, showcasing the versatility and integration of AI in Apple's products.
Availability and Privacy
Apple has disclosed that ChatGPT integrations will be introduced in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia later this year. These integrations will be accessible at no cost, eliminating the need for separate ChatGPT or OpenAI accounts. Initially powered by GPT-4o, the latest generative AI model from OpenAI, paid features within Siri and other Apple apps will be accessible to subscribers of OpenAI's ChatGPT premium plans.
Collaboration with Huawei Technologies
In a related development, Huawei Technologies has collaborated with Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to develop high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. This partnership underscores the significance of such devices in AI computing infrastructure.
From AI advancements to enhanced user experiences, Apple's integration of ChatGPT demonstrates its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of its users.
