Apple recently unveiled a beta version of its latest Apple Intelligence features, which includes the highly anticipated ChatGPT integration. This move marks the company’s entry into the artificial intelligence arena, with hopes that these new features will drive iPhone upgrades due to their availability only on newer devices.
While Apple Intelligence has been available in previews for developers and early adopters, the official public release is set to come next week as part of the official iOS 18.1 release. The beta version of iOS 18.2, which was released on Wednesday for software developers, includes a range of new features such as the ability to describe how the user wants Apple Intelligence to rewrite text, Genmoji for generating new emojis, Image Playground for AI image generation, and Image Wand for removing objects from photos.
One of the key highlights of this update is the integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which allows users to engage with a chatbot for more sophisticated problems or questions. This integration was announced back in June, and users can now experience how Siri will interact with ChatGPT to provide more detailed responses.
While the ability for Siri to take actions inside apps is not included in this update, it is expected to be added soon. The partnership between Apple and OpenAI has been seen as a significant move in the AI space, with OpenAI’s value soaring to $157 billion after a recent financing round. This integration showcases Apple’s commitment to incorporating advanced AI models into its products.
At the WWDC2024 conference, Apple demonstrated how the ChatGPT integration will enhance user experience by allowing Siri to leverage OpenAI’s chatbot for certain queries. Users will also have the ability to generate text using ChatGPT in text fields, and the technology will be utilized in Visual Intelligence features to identify text, objects, and translate signs in real-time.
While details of the financial partnership between Apple and OpenAI remain undisclosed, it is clear that both companies are exploring innovative ways to enhance their AI capabilities. With the public release of these features set for next week, Apple users can look forward to a more advanced and personalized AI experience on their devices. Stay tuned for more updates on Apple Intelligence and its integration with cutting-edge AI technologies.
