Apple Enhances Siri with ChatGPT Integration in Latest Update
Cupertino, Wednesday, 11 December 2024.
Apple’s new software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac now integrate ChatGPT into Siri, enabling advanced query handling and marking a significant step in AI-driven user interaction.
Comprehensive AI Integration
Apple (AAPL) has officially launched its ChatGPT integration with Siri on December 11, 2024, as part of the iOS 18.2 software update [1]. This enhancement allows users to access OpenAI’s sophisticated language model through Siri without requiring a separate OpenAI account [1][3]. The integration is designed with built-in privacy protections, ensuring that OpenAI won’t store user requests [1].
Device Compatibility and Features
The update is specifically available for newer Apple devices, including iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and all iPhone 16 models [1]. The integration works by identifying complex queries that would be better handled by ChatGPT, at which point Siri requests user permission to access the OpenAI service [1]. Users can also access premium features by subscribing to ChatGPT Plus through Apple’s platform [1][5].
Part of Broader AI Strategy
This release represents a crucial milestone in Apple’s AI strategy, particularly as part of the company’s Apple Intelligence initiative [1][3]. The integration follows the October 2024 release of initial Apple Intelligence features, which included advanced writing tools and an updated Siri interface [1]. The company has announced plans to further enhance these capabilities, with additional Siri improvements scheduled for release in 2025 [5].
Additional AI-Powered Features
Alongside the ChatGPT integration, the update introduces several other AI-powered features. These include Image Playground for creating AI-generated images, and Image Wand, which allows users to edit and enhance photographs [1][3]. The company is implementing a staged rollout of these features, with access being granted through a waitlist system to ensure stable deployment [4].