In addition to this, Apple is also reportedly working on its own Ajax AI model for on-device text analysis, smart replies, and summaries. The OpenAI deal is expected to give Apple some leeway as it works on its own chatbot, similar to its previous strategy with Google Maps before launching Apple Maps. Gurman also reported that iOS 18 could bring custom emoji functionality and other AI features.
Key takeaways:
- Apple has signed a deal with OpenAI to provide chatbot functionality in iOS 18, as reported by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
- Apple is also reportedly working on a deal with Google to offer Gemini as an option, but this is not expected to be announced in the near future.
- Apple is developing its own Ajax AI model for on-device text analysis, smart replies, and summaries, with OpenAI tech likely to be used for analyzing longer bodies of text, image generation, and other demanding tasks.
- iOS 18 could also bring custom emoji functionality and other AI features, according to Gurman.