Apple may have finalized a deal with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which could potentially be valued at billions of dollars, according to a recent report. The Cupertino-based tech giant has reportedly been engaged in a frenzied pursuit over the past few months to secure a partner for its artificial intelligence (AI) needs, with discussions held with both Google and OpenAI. It appears that OpenAI has now emerged as the chosen partner for Apple, with the partnership expected to be announced during the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 event scheduled for June 10.
Reportedly Forged Partnership between Apple and OpenAI As per The Information's report, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has formed a partnership with Apple, potentially involving the former providing its AI technology to the latter, including its proprietary virtual chatbot, ChatGPT.
Details of the agreement are currently undisclosed, but more clarity is expected once the partnership is officially unveiled at the WWDC event. Interestingly, this information aligns with a previous report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, which also suggested that Apple and OpenAI were collaborating to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18.
Citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, the report also emphasized that if the partnership proves successful, the deal could potentially be valued at billions of dollars for the AI firm. The wording suggests that OpenAI may not directly profit from the deal, but could still generate revenue through secondary channels.
One potential avenue could involve charging users for ChatGPT usage or offering a ChatGPT Pro subscription to Apple users. However, these are speculative possibilities, and more details are expected to emerge once the deal is officially announced.
According to information from another unnamed source, the publication asserted that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is apprehensive about this deal and its potential impact on Microsoft's collaboration with OpenAI.
It's worth noting that Apple is not solely relying on the OpenAI partnership to introduce new AI features to its user base. Previous reports suggest that the tech giant plans to integrate AI into Siri, the Safari browser, the Photos app, the Notes app, and other services. Additionally, AI features may be unveiled for macOS as well.
