OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed his delight about the upcoming integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices. This partnership, announced at WWDC 2024, is expected to bring the powerful AI model to iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year.
It’s personal, powerful, and private—and it’s integrated into the apps you rely on every day.
Introducing Apple Intelligence—our next chapter in AI. https://t.co/uOfIrcTYm7
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 10, 2024
Altman’s enthusiasm reflects the significance of this collaboration. By making ChatGPT accessible on a massive scale through Apple’s user base, OpenAI’s language model has the potential to reach a whole new audience. This could significantly expand its reach and influence the way people interact with technology.
The integration won’t just be a standalone app. Apple has confirmed that ChatGPT will be interwoven with their virtual assistant, Siri. This integration aims to enhance Siri’s capabilities by allowing it to leverage ChatGPT’s context-gathering and response generation. Imagine asking Siri a complex question and receiving a comprehensive, informative answer that considers various aspects of your request.
The future of this partnership looks promising. Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, hinted at the possibility of supporting various AI models in the future. This opens doors for even more innovation and user experiences tailored to specific needs.
However, not everyone is celebrating. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a former OpenAI advisor, has voiced concerns about the partnership. He expressed security vulnerabilities and questioned Apple’s ability to ensure user privacy while relying on an external AI model.
It’s patently absurd that Apple isn’t smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!
Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAI. They’re selling you down the river.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 10, 2024
