Apple has officially announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate the revolutionary ChatGPT system into its iPhones. This landmark collaboration was unveiled at the WWDC 2024 Keynote, marking a major milestone for both companies.
The partnership will see Apple’s digital assistant, Siri, enhanced with the advanced generative AI capabilities of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This integration will be available to iPhone users at no additional cost as part of the upcoming iOS 18 update, set to be released later this year. This development is poised to significantly boost Apple’s competitiveness in the generative AI space.
Apple and OpenAI Forge Alliance to Elevate Siri with ChatGPT Integration
The past year has witnessed a meteoric rise in the popularity of generative AI systems, largely driven by the immense success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. As numerous companies vie for a share of this burgeoning market, tech giant Apple has taken a significant step by partnering with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its iPhone products.
This collaboration will see ChatGPT become a central component of Apple’s Siri program, as well as its various writing tools. The partnership was announced as Apple seeks to strengthen its position in the generative AI space, joining other major players like Amazon and X (formerly Twitter).
Apple had reportedly been in talks with both Google and OpenAI to combine its iOS operating system with AI programs. Ultimately, it was ChatGPT that secured the deal, which is expected to have a profound impact on Apple’s Siri program. The digital assistant will now be powered by a highly advanced generative AI system, marking a significant leap forward for the company.
