ChatGPT iMessage control on Mac raises Apple privacy concerns

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OpenAI's ChatGPT can now read, read, write and send iMessage texts on Mac, raising privacy concerns for Apple due to message data access. The feature launched Aug 20. The integration requires user consent and runs locally using AppleScript and Accessibility tools, OpenAI said. Users must enable Full Disk Access and grant contact permissions, with opt-in menus in both ChatGPT and macOS. Apple, which sued OpenAI in July over alleged product theft, has not commented. The feature also competes with Apple's upcoming Siri AI and follows Apple blocking similar iMessage integrations like Beeper Mini.


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