The rivalry between Elon Musk and OpenAI has escalated to such an extent that Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems.
In response to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook’s X post, Musk stated that integrating OpenAI into Apple’s operating system would lead to a ban on Apple devices at his companies. Musk emphasized in a June 10 post That this would constitute an unacceptable security breach.
Calling OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT as “creepy spyware”, Musk also cautioned visitors to Tesla, Space Exploration Technologies Corp, and other companies that they would be required to place their Apple devices in a Faraday cage upon entry.
At its annual developer conference, Apple introduced “Apple Intelligence,” a new suite of AI features designed to enhance its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS systems. A significant part of this update is a major enhancement to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant. By collaborating with OpenAI, Siri will now incorporate the capabilities of ChatGPT, known for answering complex questions and generating creative text formats.
However, the excitement about these new features was dampened by concerns from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. He took to social media to express his doubts about Apple’s dedication to user privacy. Musk argued that integrating technology from OpenAI, an outside company, could weaken data security. He suggested that Apple should develop its own AI to maintain full control over user data.
In response, Apple firmly denied these claims. In a press release, Apple emphasized its commitment to user privacy. The company outlined measures to protect user data, including anonymizing IP addresses and ensuring OpenAI does not store user requests.
The debate over “Apple Intelligence” highlights the ongoing struggle between technological advancement and user privacy. While integrating AI offers exciting possibilities, concerns about data collection and potential misuse remain significant challenges.
Despite Apple’s announcement of technological advancement, there was no positive impact on the cryptocurrency market. Contrary to expectations, several AI-related cryptocurrencies saw slight price drops in the 24 hours following the news, indicating investors’ wise decision to wait and see the users’ response to the new AI features.
With the introduction of “Apple Intelligence,” Apple is advancing its capabilities in advanced AI. However, the company must carefully roll out these new features to ensure user trust and data security. The upcoming months will be crucial in determining how well Apple addresses these concerns and whether “Apple Intelligence” can live up to its potential.
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