Elon Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla, signaled on the social platform X that he could ban Apple devices from his companies if they adopt OpenAI artificial intelligence across their systems. The warning came as the tech mogul outlined his stance in a post addressing security concerns about AI integrations.
He stated, Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level, Apple devices will be banned from his companies. This is an unacceptable security breach,0the entrepreneur asserted. He added that protecting data during interactions with OpenAI is essential, even if the precise path of data in transit remains unclear.
The remarks follow Apple9s WWDC 2024 keynote, where the company showcased a swag of AI powered features for iPhone and Mac and announced the integration of ChatGPT into Siri. The event underscored Apple9s push to embed generative AI capabilities across its hardware and software ecosystem.
In related news, Apple announced an updated macOS version named Sequoia. One notable feature is the ability to cast a smartphone screen directly onto a computer, enabling a seamless continuum between mobile and desktop workflows.
Earlier in the year, Apple also introduced a new operating system update for iPad, signaling ongoing expansion of AI assisted experiences across Apple devices. [citation: official statements and industry coverage]