The news comes as OpenAI, which recently launched voice chat features in ChatGPT, is reportedly in talks with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son about a new AI hardware device. Apple is expected to make AI-related announcements next year, but it is unclear whether this will include the launch of the company's AI chatbot. If launched, Apple's AI chatbot could have a significant distribution advantage due to the company's extensive global user base.
Key takeaways:
- Apple is developing an AI chatbot, referred to as Apple GPT, to compete with similar AI bots launched by other tech companies like OpenAI and Google.
- Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, confirmed the company's research into generative AI, stating that AI is already integrated into many of their products.
- OpenAI, a potential competitor, is reportedly in discussions with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son about building a new AI hardware device.
- While Apple is expected to make various AI-related announcements next year, it is unclear whether they will include the launch of the company’s AI chatbot.