How ChatGPT Integration Works in Apple Intelligence [Complete Guide]
Nov. 18, 2024ChatGPT Integration in Apple Intelligence
Most of the Apple Intelligence features are processed locally, on the device (iPhone, iPad, and Mac). For advanced features that require complex data, Apple uses an Apple Silicon-powered cloud called“Private Cloud Compute”, which is designed for private AI processing. Depending on your queries, Apple Intelligence handles the task on the device or offloads them to the cloud.
As a part of its AI strategy, Apple has teamed up with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT across the system. This will allow Apple’s AI system to handle on-device intelligence as well as complex queries that are beyond the capabilities of Siri and other native tools.Apple has integrated ChatGPTinto iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, allowing users to access it via Siri, Writing Tools, and other first-party apps & features.
ChatGPT Integration in Apple Intelligence has two primary functions. First, it integrates with Siri to supplement its knowledge base. When a user asks a complicated question that Siri can’t handle, it will by default seek your permission to hand off that query to ChatGPT. Then, the response will be relayed through Siri. To preserve your privacy, Apple and OpenAI won’t log any ChatGPT requests made from Apple devices, and IP addresses will be hidden.
Second, ChatGPT can help compose text in Writing Tools. Whileusing Writing Tools, you can simply describe what you want, and ChatGPT will create it for you. We’ll discuss more on this in the coming sections.
ChatGPT isn’t turned on by default on supported Apple devices. You have to turn on both Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT individually. You can do it during the set-up process or later in Settings.
The ChatGPT integration is free.So, you won’t have to create an account or download the standalone app to use ChatGPT features on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You will have access to all OpenAI’s models, including GPT-4. ChatGPT subscribers can connect accounts to access paid features. Without the premium account, you can access a limited number of queries. Bear in mind, thatif you use ChatGPT without an account, ChatGPT won’t log your requests to train its models.If you sign in and choose to connect your account, ChatGPT can keep a record of your requests.
Follow the below steps to turn on ChatGPT Integration on your iPhone or iPad:
You can use ChatGPT Integration in iOS 18 18 via Siri, Writing Tools, and other first-party apps & features. I tried using ChatGPT integration in Siri and Writing Tools to know how it fares.
With ChatGPT Integration, Siri has become a lot more powerful, capable, and complete. Now, you don’t need the ChatGPT app and set up any shortcut toget ChatGPT to work with Siri.With iOS 18, the ChatGPT services are baked right into Siri, making them much easier to access. With this capability, Siri can now handle more complex tasks like planning an itinerary or discovering new recipes.
Here’s how to use ChatGPT in Siri on iPhone or iPad:
I tried asking different questions like suggestions for a five-course Chinese meal for vegetarians, planning a four-day trip to Europe, comparing iOS 18 with Android 15, and more. In most cases, Siri delivered a quick response.
However, there was a slight delay in invoking Siri most of the time. Also, sometimes it displayed “Unable to create content at the moment. Try again later”. This usually happens when I dictate my query in one go. Siri feels a little slow at the moment. Well, the Apple Intelligence is currently in Beta, and so is the ChatGPT integration. That’s why there’s a slight delay and minor issues. Apple will surely fix these little annoyances in the polished version.
Apple also allows you to use ChatGPT to generate text with its Writing Tools feature. When you open Notes, Mail, Pages, or any other app that supports Writing Tools, you’ll see a newCompose option. Also, there’s a new ‘Describe your change’ text field so you get more control over the generated text. Here’s how to use ChatGPT in Writing Tools:
For instance, I asked ChatGPT to create an invitation for an office Diwali party. It then asked for additional details like venue, time, etc. Within a few seconds, it created a nice invitation. If needed, you can ask ChatGPT to make changes.
Since Apple Intelligence is in beta, the ChatGPT integration doesn’t work fast. At the moment, it feels like a hit-or-miss feature. Sometimes, it generates text within seconds and sometimes you’re stuck in a never-ending loop that requires a reboot. Of course, Apple will iron out such glitches in the stable version.
That’s how ChatGPT Integration works in Apple Intelligence. This system-wide ChatGPT integration is hands down an impressive feature of Apple’s AI system.
What do you think about Apple Intelligence? Did you try ChatGPT with Siri? Tell us in the comments below.
No, you don’t need to create an account to use ChatGPT features on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you’ve subscribed to ChatGPT Premium, you can connect your account.
Apple has integrated ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. With Apple Intelligence compatible devices, users can access ChatGPT via Siri, Writing Tools, and other first-party apps & features.
