There have been reports from Bloomberg suggesting Apple is close to a deal with OpenAI to include some features powered by ChatGPT in the upcoming iOS 18 update.
Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, has been a staple on iPhones for years. However, it hasn’t always kept pace with the advancements in AI technology. ChatGPT, on the other hand, has impressed users with its ability to hold conversations, generate different creative text formats, and answer questions in an informative way.
If Apple integrates elements of ChatGPT, Siri could undergo a major transformation. Imagine a virtual assistant that can not only answer your basic questions but also engage in more natural conversations, write different kinds of creative content on your request, or even translate languages more effectively.
Privacy-focused AI on the device:
Apple has always emphasized user privacy, and this focus is expected to extend to its AI implementation. Gurman suggests that Apple will likely leverage its powerful A-series and M-series chips to run some AI tasks directly on the device.
This would mean faster response times and reduced reliance on cloud-based processing, potentially improving user privacy and security. Additionally, Apple might be developing its own on-device AI models alongside this integration with OpenAI.
An AI-powered iOS 18:
The inclusion of ChatGPT features is rumored to be just one piece of Apple’s larger AI push with iOS 18. We might see a broader integration of AI across the operating system, potentially affecting areas like photo editing, personalized suggestions, and even proactive assistance tasks.
It’s important to remember that this is still based on rumors and leaks. There’s no official confirmation from Apple or OpenAI regarding the specifics of the deal or how exactly ChatGPT features would be integrated. Additionally, Apple is reportedly still in talks with Google concerning their AI chatbot, Gemini.
(Via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman)
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