Apple secures seat on OpenAI's board as observer after integrating ChatGPT
Apple has recently secured an observer role on OpenAI's board, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic partnership comes on the heels of Apple's move to integrate ChatGPT into its range of devices. The selected individual for this observer position is Phil Schiller, the head of Apple's App Store and former marketing expert.
Front-row Seat to OpenAI's Board Meetings
While Phil Schiller will not hold any voting rights or decision-making authority, he will have the privilege of attending OpenAI's board meetings as an observer. This new role is expected to commence later this year, offering Apple valuable insights into OpenAI's strategic decisions.
Apple's Integration of ChatGPT
Apple's collaboration with ChatGPT was unveiled during the WWDC 2024 event in June. This advanced language model will be accessible on eligible iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. The upcoming iOS 18 update will particularly enhance the user experience on iPhones, leveraging Apple Intelligence for AI-related tasks.
For more complex operations, Apple will collaborate with OpenAI by sending specific requests for assistance. Furthermore, Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, has hinted at the potential integration of Google's Gemini AI model in future projects.
OpenAI's Evolving Board
Meanwhile, OpenAI has been actively revamping its board composition. The recent additions of CEO Sam Altman, Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo aim to fortify the organization's leadership team. Despite past challenges that led to Sam Altman's temporary removal, the current board members are focused on steering OpenAI towards future success.
