Apple and OpenAI deal finalized, ChatGPT expected to be included in iOS 18

Bloomberg reported that Apple is in the final stages of discussing a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones.

Apple Closes in on Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-11/apple-closes-in-on-deal-with-openai-to-put-chatgpt-on-iphone

iOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhone - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/05/10/ios-18-chatgpt-features-apple-openai/

OpenAI confirms May 13 event for ChatGPT updates
https://9to5google.com/2024/05/10/openai-may-13-event-chatgpt/

According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is in the process of signing a contract to introduce OpenAI technology into iPhones and iOS scheduled for release in 2024, and if the contract is concluded, it is expected that 'popular chatbots' using ChatGPT will be available as part of the AI features of iOS 18. Applewas also in discussions to use Google's Gemini, but the Bloomberg report stated that 'Apple is close to reaching an agreement with OpenAI.'

Apple is scheduled to hold its annual developer conference WWDC from June 11, 2024, Japan time, during which iOS 18 is expected to be announced. By concluding a contract with OpenAI at this time, it will be possible to add 'popular chatbots will be available' to the announcement of iOS 18's AI features.

OpenAI also plans to hold a livestream on May 13, 2024 to provide “ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates.”

We'll be streaming live on https://t.co/OcO6MLUYGH at 10AM PT Monday, May 13 to demo some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates.

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 10, 2024

Google is expected to hold Google I/O 2024 from May 14, 2024 to announce its latest AI products, but it has been reported that OpenAI may announce an AI search engine that it is developing ahead of Google.

OpenAI will launch an AI search engine to rival Google on May 13, 2024 - GIGAZINE