ChatGPT on Mac: Read, Draft, Send iMessages

ChatGPT can now read, search, draft, and send Apple Messages on compatible Macs. This new capability pushes AI assistants deeper into private communication workflows. OpenAI is giving its Mac app access to Apple Messages, allowing the assistant to search conversations, summarize threads, draft replies, and send messages after users grant necessary permissions. While this offers convenience, it also changes the risk profile of an AI assistant. Once an assistant can operate within a private messaging archive, the focus shifts to what it can see and the actions it can take. Messaging history contains sensitive information, from customer complaints to personal details. The most significant part of this release is the move from read-only assistance to action-taking within private communication. This means understanding permissions is crucial for users.