In an unexpected twist, OpenAI is reportedly contemplating legal action against Apple following their collaboration that integrated ChatGPT into Siri as part of iOS 18, which launched in 2024. This partnership, initially celebrated, is now facing scrutiny as OpenAI expresses dissatisfaction with the outcome of their agreement.
OpenAI's Legal Predicament with Apple
Unfulfilled Expectations
ChatGPT is also integrated into Apple’s Image Playground. | Image by PhoneArena
OpenAI's frustration seems to stem from unmet expectations regarding the financial benefits of their partnership with Apple. Initially, the AI organization anticipated that this collaboration would yield billions of dollars annually through new subscription offerings; unfortunately, the actual outcomes have fallen significantly short of those projections.
“We have done everything from a product perspective. They have not, and worse, they haven’t even made an honest effort.”
