ChatGPT Mac App Controls iMessage: Apple-OpenAI Tensions Rise

OpenAI has introduced a new feature allowing ChatGPT to directly access Apple's iMessage app. This update lets ChatGPT users, specifically Work and Codex users on Apple Silicon Macs, read, write, and send text messages. They can also search messages for summaries and other information. What's interesting is that this integration acts as a bridge between the Mac OSX apps for ChatGPT and iMessage. Users must go through several opt-in menus and adjust privacy settings to activate it. OpenAI states the feature runs locally on the Mac and does not create an index of all messages. This development comes as Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging corporate espionage. Apple also has its own competing AI, Siri, and has previously blocked third-party apps attempting to integrate with iMessage. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the two tech giants.