Apple announced at its WWDC 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference that it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT technology into Siri in the future. The collaboration will enable Siri to leverage OpenAI's advanced AI models to deliver a more natural and intelligent user experience. Siri will be able to handle issues related to text, documents, photos, PDFs, etc., and make use of the GPT-4o model without the need for the user to create an account, while guaranteeing that requests will not be recorded. The decision immediately drew widespread attention from the global tech community, especially from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Musk's reaction and concern
Musk reacted violently to the news of the collaboration, according to which he would ban Apple devices from his company if Apple integrated OpenAI's technology into its operating system. And he also expressed concern about the partnership on social media, arguing that Apple could sell user data by integrating OpenAI technology. Musk pointed out that Apple does not have the ability to develop its own AI technology, but claims to be able to ensure that OpenAI protects the safety and privacy of users, which in his opinion is ridiculous. He also mentioned that once user data is handed over to OpenAI, Apple will have no control over what happens next, deeming it an unacceptable security breach.
Pictured: Apple's iOS 18 collaboration with OpenAI has met with strong opposition from Musk
Details of the cooperation and technical outlook
Apple's partnership with OpenAI aims to bring the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence to iOS 18, providing users with an unprecedented intelligent interactive experience through Siri. Siri will utilize the GPT-4o model, which allows users to interact with their voices in a more natural way, while guaranteeing the privacy of user requests and not being recorded.
Data privacy and security issues are on the rise
Musk's opposition has pushed the issue of data privacy and security to the forefront. In today's increasingly digital and intelligent world, users are becoming more and more sensitive to the security of their personal data. Apple's partnership with OpenAI has undoubtedly raised public concerns about how big tech companies handle personal data.
The chain reaction of the industrial chain
This cooperation and the controversy it sparked could have a ripple effect on the entire tech value chain. From chip manufacturers to software developers to cloud service providers, every link may be affected by the increased requirements for user privacy protection, which may prompt the entire industry to pay more attention to data security and privacy protection.
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Apple's iOS 18 collaboration with OpenAI, although technically innovative, has met with strong opposition from prominent figures such as Elon Musk, reflecting society's general concern for data privacy and security. The incident is also a reminder to tech companies that while pushing for technological advancement, they must pay more attention to the protection of user privacy and ensure that technological innovation does not come at the expense of users' fundamental rights. As the incident develops further, we expect Apple to come up with more clear and convincing data security safeguards to calm public concerns and continue to lead the healthy development of the industry.
