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Explore How Siri Manages Your Data with ChatGPT Integration in iOS 18.2

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Par Benjamin,  published 25 October 2024 at 13h06, updated on 25 October 2024 at 13h06.

ChatGPT integration with Siri is now available on iOS 18.2, offering insights into how your data is managed.

Apple Unveils iOS 18.2 Featuring ChatGPT Integration

Apple recently introduced the first developer beta of its operating system, iOS 18.2, which notably integrates ChatGPT with Siri, fulfilling a much-anticipated promise.

Complete Control for Users

The latest iOS version allows users to query ChatGPT directly through Siri without switching apps. Users can now also request ChatGPT to generate images using its own tools rather than Apple’s. Despite previous concerns about data security and privacy, Apple has ensured that users have full control over ChatGPT’s usage and the features it can access.

Indeed, ChatGPT is disabled by default; it must be activated by the user to utilize it with Siri, writing tools, and visual intelligence with camera control. When enabled, user requests are analyzed to determine if ChatGPT is explicitly needed for processing, in which case OpenAI’s program is utilized.

Data Protection: A Priority for Apple

The issue of data collection is critical. The data transmitted varies depending on whether there is a linked ChatGPT account. Without an account, only the request and attached documents are sent, unlinked to the user’s Apple account and without revealing their IP address. Moreover, “OpenAI cannot use this data to train its model,” Apple asserts. However, user location is shared to help prevent fraud.

With a linked account, users can access certain paid features of ChatGPT via Siri. In this scenario, OpenAI’s data privacy policies take effect. OpenAI may then log requests, attachments, and session history to aid in training or improving its models. Yet, none of this data is associated with the user’s Apple account.

Apple remains committed to protecting users’ data, and this new tool is no exception. By clearly outlining how ChatGPT integration works, Apple aims to reassure its users about the safety of this new feature.