Cupertino, May 13: Apple has finally closed the deal with OpenAI to use its technology in the iPhone. Apple aims to use the AI tech offered by the startup company OpenAI and push to bring artificial intelligence features to its smartphones and other devices. Earlier, Apple was in conversation with Google about using its Gemini AI tools and with OpenAI to use the ChatGPT for its iPhones. The tech giant is rumoured to showcase the AI technology during the Apple WWDC 2024 event scheduled in June 2024.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company would introduce artificial intelligence in 2024, setting the stage for the future of iPhones and other Apple products. Recently, the company launched its most capable M4 chipset-powered iPad Pro globally, along with the iPad Air powered by M2 chipset, Apple Pencil Pro, and Apple Magic Keyboard, during the Apple Let Loose event on May 7, 2024. Google I/O 2024 Event Set for May 14: Tech Giant To Showcase Advancement in AI, Unveil Personal Digital Assistant Called ‘Pixie’; Check Timing, Where To Watch and Register.
According to a report published by Bloomberg, Apple closed an agreement with OpenAI and will bring AI features to its iPhones and other gadgets. The report mentioned that the two companies had been finalising the terms to use the ChatGPT features in the upcoming iOS 18 update. It said that in the next Apple iPhone operating system, users will be able to witness the new features powered by artificial intelligence. OpenAI Event on May 13: Sam Altman-Run Company Likely To Demonstrate ChatGPT Phone Call Feature, Debut Multimodal AI Digital Assistant, Say Reports.
The report further said that Apple might make a splash in AI at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference. Bloomberg highlighted that Apple CEO Tim Cook personally used ChatGPT and said that some issues needed to be sorted out. Tim Cook promised the new AI features would be thoughtfully rolled out to Apple devices. Apple's CEO said during the earnings call that AI's transformative power and promise would differentiate the company in this era. He said it would include a unique combination by Apple to use hardware, software and service integration.
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