OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT directly into Siri, writing tools, and camera features as part of Apple's latest iOS release.
The integration marks the opening of Apple's core iPhone features to outside software and allows ChatGPT to process commands via Siri.
Users can access basic ChatGPT features without an account, while premium capabilities require a subscription.
The partnership aims to address challenges for both firms; for Apple, it boosts high-end device sales, while OpenAI gains access to more than one billion iPhone users.
Offering AI features on newer devices creates a compelling reason for consumers to upgrade.
OpenAI is under pressure to generate revenue while managing massive computing costs, with reports suggesting computing expenses could reach $5bn annually by 2025.
The integration accommodates companies that have invested in standalone AI solutions, allowing them to consolidate these tools and potentially shift enterprise budgets toward platforms that integrate with Apple's ecosystem.
Apple maintains its focus on hardware and user experience while leveraging partnerships to bring AI to its ecosystem.
The partnership may prove the most significant of OpenAI's “12 Days of Shipmas” product launches.
Neither company is exchanging cash payments initially, but future revenue-sharing agreements are being explored.