Apple Gets Influence On OpenAI Through ChatGPT Integration To IPhone

Apple Fellow, Phil Total, will get the role of observer on the OpenAI board (photo: x @tgod34748)

JAKARTA - In the latest agreement, Apple will integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18 which will be launched later this year, strengthening relations between Apple and OpenAI. When WWDC24, Apple announced that iPhone users will be able to send questions to OpenAI chatbots when Siri's response is deemed inadequate.

This collaboration does not involve financial compensation, but Apple will get the role of observer on the OpenAI board.

According to Bloomberg, Apple Fellow, Phil Total, will get the role of observer on the OpenAI board later this year. While this position does not give voting rights or decisions at the company,men will have access to board meetings and company insights. This has not yet started attending OpenAI board meetings because this arrangement will only take effect later this year.

The existence of Microsoft as OpenAI's biggest supporter can cause complications with the idea of being on the board. Several OpenAI board meetings may discuss future AI initiatives between OpenAI and Microsoft discussions that Microsoft may want to exclude. Board observers often leave meetings during discussions that are considered sensitive.

Apart from ChatGPT, rumors say that Apple will also integrate Google Gemini into iOS 18 this fall. If this partnership is realized, iPhone users will be able to choose between two different AI providers, not just on OpenAI services.