Apple has resumed talks with OpenAI, the developer of the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, to incorporate this technology into its next iPhone model. The company has been working on implementing AI-powered features on its phones and had previously been in talks with Google to integrate Gemini through software updates later this year.
Sources familiar with the discussions reveal that Apple and OpenAI are exploring a possible agreement and how OpenAI’s features could be integrated into the next iteration of iOS, iOS 18. While the two companies had made minimal progress in their earlier conversations, this recent development marks a reopening of talks between them. It is noted that the upcoming iPhone operating system will include features based on Apple’s large language model (LLM) and that the company has been seeking partners to promote a ‘chatbot’ similar to ChatGPT.
In addition to OpenAI, Apple has also been in contact with other AI companies, such as Anthropic, the developer of generative AI models Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Sonnet, and Claude 3 Opus. These collaborations suggest that Apple is looking to enhance its AI capabilities and potentially introduce new features and technologies in its products. The company’s efforts to incorporate advanced AI technologies into its devices demonstrate its commitment to innovation and enhancing user experiences.