OpenAI preparing ‘legal action’ against Apple over Siri partnership: report
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Key Points:
- Apple and OpenAI partnered to integrate ChatGPT with Siri in iOS 18, but OpenAI is now unhappy with the collaboration and is considering legal action against Apple for alleged breach of contract.
- OpenAI expected deeper integration of ChatGPT across Apple apps and significant subscription revenue via the iPhone Settings app, but these outcomes have not materialized as anticipated.
- OpenAI claims it fulfilled its product development obligations, while Apple has not made a sufficient effort to uphold the partnership terms, leading to frustration within OpenAI.
- The dispute arises ahead of Apple's WWDC event, where Apple plans to introduce a next-gen Siri powered by Google Gemini and support for other AI models, though exclusivity was never part of the original deal.
- OpenAI is also developing its own hardware with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and has recruited many Apple engineers, causing tension between the two companies beyond the software partnership.