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Apple Users Beware: ChatGPT’s Newest Mac Feature Could Pose a Major Privacy Risk

OpenAI has launched a plug-in that allows ChatGPT to send iMessages directly from a user's Mac. This integration enables the AI to control messaging functions on behalf of the user. While the feature adds automation to Apple's communication ecosystem, it has sparked concerns regarding potential privacy risks associated with granting an AI control over private messaging channels. Users can now utilize the tool to draft and transmit texts without manual input for every message.

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  • ✓ ChatGPT can now send texts via a new Apple Messages plug-in.
  • ✓ The integration allows ChatGPT to control iMessage on Mac computers.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

OpenAI released a plug-in that grants ChatGPT the ability to send texts via Apple Messages on Mac.

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  1. OpenAI integrates ChatGPT into Apple Messages for Mac

    OpenAI has launched a plug-in that allows ChatGPT to send iMessages directly from a user's Mac. This integration enables the AI to control messaging functions on behalf of the user. While the feature adds automation to Apple's communication ecosystem, it has sparked concerns regarding potential privacy risks associated with granting an AI control over private messaging channels. Users can now utilize the tool to draft and transmit texts without manual input for every message.

    Why it matters

    Apple typically maintains strict control over iMessage privacy and encryption. Allowing a third-party AI to interface with this system creates a new vector for data access. This development marks a shift toward deeper AI integration within MacOS productivity tools.

    What is confirmed

    • ChatGPT can now send texts via a new Apple Messages plug-in.
    • The integration allows ChatGPT to control iMessage on Mac computers.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The new Mac feature could pose a major privacy risk.

    What to watch next

    • Official privacy documentation from OpenAI regarding iMessage data handling
    • Apple's response to the integration's security implications
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. Bloomberg.com — ChatGPT Can Now Control iMessage, Potentially Raising Apple Privacy Concerns
    2. TechCrunch — ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in
    3. The Information — OpenAI Integrates ChatGPT into Apple Messages on Mac
    4. Yahoo Tech — ChatGPT's latest trick? Sending iMessages for you on your Mac
    5. inc.com — Apple Users Beware: ChatGPT’s Newest Mac Feature Could Pose a Major Privacy Risk
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