Elon Musk and OpenAI clash on Apple's ChatGPT deal
After Elon Musk criticized Apple’s plan to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iPhones as “creepy spyware,” an executive from the company pushed back. Mira Murati, chief technology officer at OpenAI, emphasized their commitment to user privacy and product safety. Apple recently announced a partnership with OpenAI at its Worldwide Developers Conference to incorporate ChatGPT 4-o into its operating systems.
Apple's Integration of ChatGPT
At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple revealed its collaboration with OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT 4-o into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Users are given the option to disable access to ChatGPT. Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval of this integration, threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies if ChatGPT becomes a part of their operating system, citing security concerns.
Mira Murati reiterated OpenAI's focus on privacy and security transparency, cautioning against potential misunderstandings regarding the technology. Musk continued to criticize Apple's AI plans, questioning their ability to safeguard user data transferred to OpenAI.
Legal Dispute and Resolution
Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, dropped a lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a breach of the founding mission prioritizing benefits to humanity over profit generation. The lawsuit, filed in February, was withdrawn without explanation, signaling a resolution amid the ongoing clash between Musk, OpenAI, and Apple.
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