ChatGPT Integrates with Apple Messages: iMessage Control

OpenAI has launched a new "Apple Messages" extension for ChatGPT. This allows users to read, search, draft, and send iMessages directly from the ChatGPT interface. What's interesting is that this integration works locally on your device. ChatGPT only accesses message content when you explicitly tell it to for a specific action. You can ask ChatGPT to suggest follow-up messages or even compose and send messages on your behalf. For privacy, OpenAI says ChatGPT does not create a full index of your messages. Message content remains on your device and is not uploaded to OpenAI's servers. However, you do need to enable Full Disk Access to set up the extension. The bottom line is that while this offers new convenience, users must approve both the message content and recipients before anything is sent. This gives you control over what ChatGPT sends.