Apple in talks to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18

Delhi: According to reports, Apple is finalising an agreement with OpenAI to introduce some of its technology to the iPhone later this year.

As part of this deal, it is suggested that Apple will include "a popular chatbot" powered by ChatGPT as one of its AI-focused features in iOS 18.

While Apple is also in discussions with Google regarding an AI partnership, reports indicate that Apple is nearing an agreement with OpenAI.

If an agreement is reached, it would enable Apple to incorporate a widely-used chatbot as part of several new AI features slated for announcement next month. However, specific details about the functionality and integration of these features are currently unclear.

According to the reports, the negotiations between the two parties are centered around incorporating ChatGPT features into Apple’s iOS 18, the upcoming iPhone operating system. Additionally, Apple has engaged in discussions with Alphabet Inc.’s Google regarding licensing its Gemini chatbot, though no agreement has been reached as yet.

It's worth noting that there's still uncertainty about whether a deal between Apple and OpenAI will be announced soon.

The reports also suggest that iOS 18’s AI capabilities will be partly powered by Apple data centers equipped with Apple Silicon processors. However, the majority of the AI features in iOS 18 will run entirely on-device, enabling Apple to highlight privacy and speed advantages.

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 18 and its new AI features at WWDC, commencing with a special event on June 10.

Separately, OpenAI is preparing to make its own announcement. One of the features reportedly in development at OpenAI is an AI voice assistant intended to compete with Siri and Google Assistant.