Apple has reportedly struck a deal with OpenAI to integrate AI features into iOS 18, which is expected to be a major selling point at the WWDC developer conference in two weeks. The latest reports indicate that the agreement has been finalized.
The Information has further details on this deal, including Microsoft’s concerns as both an investor in OpenAI and a competitor to Apple. The report reveals that Apple has been in discussions with OpenAI since mid-2023, agreeing to use OpenAI’s API for testing and developing features such as connecting Siri with ChatGPT automatically. This allows Siri to respond to more complex commands, aligning with Apple’s emphasis on clarity and accuracy in responses.
Additionally, a meeting between OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella recently took place, with Microsoft expressing concerns about the potential strain on OpenAI’s resources from the deal with Apple. Despite potential impacts on Copilot’s efficiency, the deal is expected to generate significant revenue for OpenAI. Microsoft is negotiating profit-sharing terms with OpenAI to benefit investors.
In addition to OpenAI, Google has also been in talks with Apple to utilize Gemini in iOS 18, though the details of this deal have not yet been finalized.
TLDR: Apple has partnered with OpenAI to incorporate AI features into iOS 18, sparking concerns from Microsoft about resource allocation and profitability. Discussions with Google for using Gemini in iOS 18 are ongoing.
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