Apple to Boost iPhone AI with OpenAI Tech, Eyes Enhancements for iOS 18 at WWDC 2024

Apr 26, 2024, 11:30 PM

Apple Inc. has intensified discussions with OpenAI to potentially use the startup's technology in powering new AI features for the upcoming iPhone models and iOS 18. These talks, also involving ongoing discussions with Google, focus on integrating OpenAI's technology to enhance features such as Siri and introduce a generative AI-powered chatbot. The negotiations, which have resumed recently, aim to finalize terms on how OpenAI's technology will be integrated into Apple's devices, with potential announcements expected at WWDC 2024. Apple's iOS 18 response to ChatGPT could include these enhancements, and the company is also acquiring smaller AI startups to bolster its internal efforts.