OPENAI has released an update for its macOS desktop application that integrates ChatGPT with Apple Messages, allowing the AI to autonomously manage iMessage and SMS communications. This requires significant system access and high privileges, raising privacy concerns. The integration only supports Mac systems with Apple Silicon and functions within specific ChatGPT workspaces. It allows users to search conversations, draft messages based on context, and send messages with user consent.
However, it necessitates Full Disk Access and other permissions, which has led to skepticism about privacy breaches. OpenAI emphasizes that the messages are processed locally without uploading history. Despite the potential benefits, there are concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the provocative nature of this integration amidst ongoing tensions between Apple and OpenAI.