Apple launches its ChatGPT integration with Siri

the apple It released software updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac on Wednesday, including the long-awaited ChatGPT integration with Siri.

The ChatGPT integration is triggered when users ask Siri complex questions. When Siri is asked a question that Apple’s software identity is best suited for ChatGPT, it asks the user for permission to access the OpenAI service. Apple says it has built privacy protections into the feature, and that OpenAI will not store requests. The integration uses OpenAI’s GPT-4o model.

Apple users do not need an OpenAI account to use the ChatGPT integration, but users can pay for ChatGPT upgrades through Apple. Users can also access ChatGPT through a series of text menus.

The iOS 18.2 release is a critical milestone for Apple as it relies on Apple Intelligence to guide its marketing campaign for the iPhone 16 range. Apple Intelligence is the company’s suite of artificial intelligence features. Apple first announced ChatGPT integration in June.

the apple released The first part of Apple Intelligence in October. These features included writing tools that can correct or rewrite text, a new Siri design that lights up the entire phone screen, and notification summaries.

The company says it will release another update to Apple Intelligence next year, including significant improvements to Siri, including the ability to perform actions within apps.

Many investors believe that as Apple Intelligence adds features, it will boost iPhone sales, drive the upgrade cycle and establish Apple as a consumer-oriented AI leader.

The integration is also a big win for OpenAI, putting its flagship product in front of millions of iPhone users. Neither Apple nor OpenAI disclosed the financial terms of the deal.

Users need an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or any iPhone 16 model to install and use Apple Intelligence, although the ChatGPT integration primarily uses cloud servers. iPhone owners can turn on software updates in the General section of the Settings app.

After upgrading to the latest Apple software, users will be prompted to set up Apple Intelligence. Their phones will need to download large files, including Apple’s AI models, which the service needs to run.

Wednesday’s updates also include Apple’s image creation app, called Playground, which can create images based on people or reminders, and Image Wand, a feature that lets users remove objects or blemishes from photos.

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