Apple and OpenAI may have reached a deal to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18 and Apple’s forthcoming operating system updates in 2024.
Per The Information, Apple has been looking to bring AI to its platforms, but in a way that opts for preserving privacy through an on-device method as opposed to the Large Language Models (LLMs) used by the company’s competitors. As such, Apple is said to have been seeking a partnership with Google or Microsoft to bring their LLMs to iPhones.
It’s rumored that a deal has been reached between OpenAI and Apple. While the specifics of the deal are currently unknown, it’s thought that this could allow ChatGPT to be accessible by Apple users through programs like Siri.
A deal with OpenAI doesn’t close out options with other AI industry players. One rumor suggested Apple was looking to create an AI App Store so that OpenAI could be one of several companies populating such a store.
It’s also thought that corporate politics may be driving this, and according to a report shared by Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, John Giannandrea, “the last thing people needed was another chatbot.”
Even if this proves true, Apple won’t be likely to announce an Apple-created LLM with which to replace Siri. Instead, it’s thought that Siri could use server-side products like ChapGPT to help answer questions.
Whatever the case, Apple likely won’t be announcing an Apple-made LLM to replace Siri. Instead, it will use server-side products like ChatGPT to answer user questions.
Apple is expected to announce further details as to its operating system and AI roadmap during the WWDC keynote on June 10.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and The Information