Apple Inc. is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with OpenAI to integrate the startup company’s artificial intelligence technology into future iPhones, according to sources cited by Bloomberg on Saturday, May 11th.
The sources revealed that the two parties have been finalizing terms of the agreement to use ChatGPT in Apple’s next-generation iPhone operating system, iOS 18. Due to the confidentiality of the matter, the source requested anonymity.
In addition to negotiations with OpenAI, Apple has also been in talks with Google regarding licensing the Gemini chatbot. While no agreement has been reached in these discussions yet, they are still ongoing.
The agreement with OpenAI would enable Apple to offer a popular chatbot on its devices. It is reported that Apple plans to announce a series of new artificial intelligence applications at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
As part of the initiative, Apple will be running some of the forthcoming AI features through data centers equipped with their in-house processors, as reported by Bloomberg.
Representatives from Apple, OpenAI, and Google declined to comment on the matter.
In 2023, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook mentioned his personal use of ChatGPT but expressed concerns about “many issues that need to be addressed.” He assured that new AI features will only be introduced to Apple’s products after careful consideration.
During Apple’s earnings conference call last week, he emphasized Apple’s advantage in the field of artificial intelligence.
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This rewritten and translated article provides a detailed overview of Apple Inc.’s potential collaboration with OpenAI in incorporating artificial intelligence technology, as well as their discussions with Google regarding a chatbot. It highlights the confidential nature of the negotiations and the potential benefits for Apple in offering advanced AI features to users.