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OpenAI launches ChatGPT plugin for Apple Messages on Mac
OpenAI has released a new Apple Messages plugin for the ChatGPT desktop application on macOS, specifically for users with Apple Silicon. This integration allows ChatGPT to interact with iMessage, SMS, and RCS conversations.
Through this plugin, users can ask the AI to search through message history, summarize long threads, and extract specific information. The tool also enables ChatGPT to draft and send messages on behalf of the user. While OpenAI states that the plugin operates locally and requires explicit user consent for both content and recipients, the feature has sparked significant privacy debates. Concerns have been raised regarding the level of access required, such as Full Disk Access, and reports of instances where messages could potentially be sent without sufficient human confirmation.
The feature is currently limited to ChatGPT Work and Codex users on Mac and is not available on web or mobile platforms. OpenAI has advised users to be cautious with persistent approval settings to ensure they maintain a final opportunity to review messages before they are sent.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The plugin supports iMessage, SMS, and RCS messaging formats. www.absolutegeeks.com · www.batista70phone.com · www.itmedia.co.jp · www.iphonote.com · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] OpenAI advises users against enabling persistent approval for sending messages to maintain final review control. timesng.com · www.techno-edge.net · www.leinetal24.de · asaaseradio.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The integration is currently limited to Mac computers equipped with Apple Silicon chips. www.absolutegeeks.com · www.batista70phone.com · www.itmedia.co.jp · www.iphonote.com · www.ad-hoc-news.de · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The plugin runs locally on the user's Mac and does not create an index of all messages. www.businesstimes.com.sg · timesng.com · www.techno-edge.net · www.applesfera.com · www.it-boltwise.de · +2 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] OpenAI released an Apple Messages plugin for the ChatGPT macOS desktop app. www.businesstimes.com.sg · dailyguardian.ae · digitalphablet.com · t3n.de · timesng.com · +18 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Users can use the plugin to search, summarize, draft, and send messages. dailyguardian.ae · t3n.de · www.1001web.fr · www.itmedia.co.jp · www.businesstimes.com.sg · +13 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Apple Messages plugin is available via ChatGPT Work and Codex on the macOS desktop app. t3n.de · www.absolutegeeks.com · www.batista70phone.com · www.iphonote.com · www.ad-hoc-news.de · +10 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The integration requires users to grant permissions such as Full Disk Access and contact access. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.leinetal24.de · negarmag.com · www.itmedia.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ChatGPT Apple Messages plugin allows users to search conversations and draft or send messages. www.tomsguide.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] OpenAI's ChatGPT can now connect to the Apple Messages app on macOS. www.tomsguide.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] ChatGPT requires user approval of recipients and message content before sending via the Apple Messages plugin. www.tomsguide.com · www.absolutegeeks.com · www.itmedia.co.jp · www.iphonote.com · www.leinetal24.de · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] By default, Claude requires user approval before performing sensitive actions like sending or forwarding emails.