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π Siri Meets ChatGPT: The Future of iPhone Just Got Smarter
Apple's latest iPhone software update integrates ChatGPT with Siri, marking a major AI advancement. This partnership, announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, allows Siri to defer to ChatGPT when faced with complex queries. OpenAI benefits from exposure to millions of iPhone users, potentially expanding to a billion as compatible devices increase. Microsoft gains indirectly, as ChatGPT queries run on Azure Cloud. Despite Apple's collaboration with OpenAI, most AI functions remain powered by Apple’s own models. Users can opt out of ChatGPT integration for privacy reasons, though using it means data passes through OpenAI and Microsoft. Concerns linger about government approvals, particularly in China, where ChatGPT remains restricted. Full Apple Intelligence features, including advanced Siri upgrades and third-party app controls, are expected next year. Privacy warnings alert users to data-sharing risks, especially for those using the free version of ChatGPT.