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The wait is finally over. Apple has announced its partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT powered by GPT-4o into iOS, as revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2024. This would allow Siri to access ChatGPT whenever the user wants to access its intelligence.
“very happy to be partnering with apple to integrate chatgpt into their devices later this year! think you will really like it,” said OpenAI chief Sam Alman.
This partnership will enable users to access ChatGPT’s capabilities, including image and document understanding, directly within iOS, iPadOS, and macOS without needing to switch between tools.
The integration will allow users of Siri to leverage ChatGPT’s intelligence when beneficial. Users will be prompted before any questions, documents, or photos are sent to ChatGPT, with Siri presenting the answer directly.
Additionally, ChatGPT will be incorporated into Apple’s system-wide Writing Tools to assist users in generating content.
ChatGPT will be available for free without requiring an account, and user information will not be logged.
Apple says Siri will now be able to tap into ChatGPT’s “expertise” when needed. For example, if you need menu ideas for a meal using ingredients from your garden, you can ask Siri. After receiving your permission, Siri will send the prompt to ChatGPT and provide you with the suggestions.
The AI will also provide image generation tools to complement written content. Users can also include photos with their questions. For instance if you want some advice on decorating, you can take a picture and ask, “What kind of plants would go well on this deck?” Siri confirms if it’s okay to share your photo with ChatGPT and brings back relevant suggestions.
Privacy protections are built in when accessing ChatGPT within Siri and Writing Tools—requests are not stored by OpenAI, and users’ IP addresses are obscured. Users can also choose to connect their ChatGPT account, which means their data preferences will apply under ChatGPT’s policies.
ChatGPT integration will be coming to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia later this year.
