Breaking News: OpenAI's ChatGPT excluded from iOS 18 partnership with Apple

Tech & AI | June 12, 2024, 11:43 p.m.

Apple announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI at WWDC, introducing ChatGPT to iOS 18. While details of the agreement remain undisclosed, Bloomberg sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics. Surprisingly, Apple isn't exchanging any money with OpenAI under this deal. The collaboration doesn't aim at immediate revenue generation for either party, as Apple believes promoting OpenAI's brand through iOS 18 integration provides equivalent or greater value than cash. The future outlook indicates Apple's interest in revenue-sharing partnerships with AI firms. ChatGPT will be seamlessly integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, free for users who opt-in. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can unlock extra features by signing in. Notably, OpenAI's ChatGPT app on iOS allows purchasing ChatGPT Plus through Apple's In-App Purchase system, granting Apple a percentage of those subscriptions, potentially setting a precedent for mutually beneficial collaborations in the AI field.