During their keynote at WWDC 2024, Apple announced their partnership with OpenAI to integrate their AI chatbot, ChatGPT, into Siri and other first-party apps and capabilities across their operating systems. Users will be able to access ChatGPT for “expertise” in various areas, such as menu ideas or document writing. The integrations will be powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model and users can access paid features with a premium plan. Privacy protections are built-in to the integrations, with requests not being stored and IP addresses being obscured. Stay updated on all of TechCrunch's coverage with their daily and weekly newsletters.
Apple and OpenAI Forge Partnership to Elevate Siri with ChatGPT
Background
Siri, Apple's long-time personal assistant, has been a staple of the Apple ecosystem for over a decade. However, as AI technology continues to evolve, Siri has faced increasing competition from other AI-powered assistants, such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Partnership with OpenAI
In a bold move to enhance Siri's capabilities, Apple has announced a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT language model. ChatGPT has garnered immense popularity for its ability to understand and generate human-like text, making it a potential game-changer for the personal assistant market.
ChatGPT Integration
As part of the partnership, ChatGPT will be integrated into Siri and other first-party apps across Apple's operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This integration will give users access to ChatGPT's expertise in various areas, such as:
GPT-4o Model
The ChatGPT integration will be powered by OpenAI's latest GPT-4o model, which is a significant upgrade over previous GPT models. GPT-4o is known for its enhanced language understanding, context awareness, and ability to generate highly accurate and coherent text.
Paid Features and Privacy
While the basic functionalities of ChatGPT will be available for free, Apple will offer additional paid features through a premium plan. These features may include access to more advanced language models, customization options, and priority support.
To ensure user privacy, Apple has implemented several safeguards into the ChatGPT integration. Requests to ChatGPT are not stored, and IP addresses are obscured to protect user anonymity.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. When will ChatGPT be integrated into Siri?
Apple has not yet announced a specific release date, but the integration is expected to be available later this year.
2. What devices will support the ChatGPT integration?
The ChatGPT integration will be supported on all Apple devices running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
3. Will ChatGPT replace Siri?
No, ChatGPT is not intended to replace Siri but rather to enhance Siri's capabilities by providing access to advanced language processing and generation functionality.
4. Will ChatGPT integrate with other Apple apps?
Yes, ChatGPT will be integrated into various first-party Apple apps, including Mail, Calendar, and Pages.
5. How much will the premium plan cost?
Apple has not yet disclosed the pricing for the premium plan.
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