Apple Releases 'Apple Intelligence' Today: AI Features with ChatGPT Integration Enhance Siri via iOS 18.1

Oct 28, 2024, 03:18 PM

Apple has officially launched its first suite of artificial intelligence features, known as 'Apple Intelligence', through a free software update available today for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. The update includes iOS 18.1, with iOS 18.2 expected to release in December, introducing additional AI capabilities. Apple Intelligence encompasses five AI tools, including integration with ChatGPT and multiple chatbots, enhancing Siri's functionality and overall user experience. The rollout marks Apple's entry into the consumer AI era, signaling a shift from content generation to advanced tool-use and function-calling. Users can access Apple Intelligence by updating their devices and enabling the feature in settings, although some regions, including the EU and China, may not have immediate access due to potential restrictions.