ChatGPT on Mac can now read and search your iMessages with permission

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OpenAI has introduced a Mac integration allowing ChatGPT to read, search, and act on Apple Messages conversations with user permission, raising privacy concerns about sensitive personal communications. The feature requires multiple opt-ins, including Full Disk Access, and operates locally using macOS tools like AppleScript and Accessibility. OpenAI states it does not automatically index all conversations, though messages may contain financial details or work discussions. This development comes amid Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and overlaps with Apple's own Siri enhancements. It differs from restricted iMessage access, highlighting a growing user trade-off between privacy and AI convenience.


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