Lagos, (GNP): Apple is set to integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its iOS 18.2 update, allowing users to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly from the Settings app. This integration will roll out in December and aims to enhance Siri and other features with advanced AI capabilities.
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Importantly, users can subscribe to ChatGPT Plus for $20 per month, gaining access to advanced models and features unavailable to free users. “By integrating ChatGPT into our ecosystem, we are enhancing the user experience,” said an Apple spokesperson.
However, questions arise regarding the financial implications of this partnership. Reports indicate that Apple is not paying OpenAI for this integration but providing exposure instead. It remains unclear if Apple will take a cut from ChatGPT Plus subscriptions through its platform.
Furthermore, while this partnership boosts OpenAI’s visibility, Apple plans to integrate AI models from other developers in the future, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of AI technologies within its ecosystem.
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As both companies navigate this collaboration, industry experts are keenly observing how it will impact user engagement and revenue generation for OpenAI.