Apple reportedly said ‘No’ to Meta AI chatbot integration; partner with OpenAI for iOS 18 instead
Apple and Meta recently engaged in discussions about the possibility of integrating Meta’s AI chatbot into iOS 18, as reported of The Wall Street Journal. However, Apple ultimately refused to cooperate, citing disagreements over Meta’s privacy policy. Bloomberg news source disclosure that Apple rejected the proposal months ago, around the same time it was exploring partnerships with OpenAI and Google.
Apple chooses OpenAI’s ChatGPT for iOS 18
At WWDC 2024, Apple announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Siri and Apple Intelligence in iOS 18. This move allows users to choose ChatGPT when Apple’s native AI fails to respond to queries. Apple emphasized that additional AI platforms will be supported in the future, underscoring its commitment to providing diverse options for users.
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Meta AI Launched in India
Meanwhile, Meta has started rolling out Meta AI across India, making it available on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Meta.ai communication. The initiative begins with English language support and the introduction of Meta’s latest general AI model, Llama 3, released earlier this year.
Meta AI aims to assist users with daily decisions and tasks in their social apps. For example, users can leverage Meta AI on WhatsApp to easily find restaurant recommendations, or on Facebook to gather instant insights on posts in their feed. On Instagram, AI can provide creative tips and come up with ideas that match the user’s interests.
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The AI assistant scene heats up
The launch of Meta AI in India comes on the heels of Apple’s strategic move to integrate ChatGPT into iOS, signaling increasingly fierce competition in the AI assistant landscape. Apple’s decision to partner with OpenAI underscores its preference for ChatGPT capabilities while maintaining future collaboration with Google.
Apple Intelligence: Phased rollout
Apple Intelligence, expected to launch later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia updates, will initially support US English on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac models equipped with the M1 chip or newer. Support for additional languages and regions will be implemented gradually.
