General · 21 August 2026

ChatGPT can now send iMessages, sparking privacy concerns for Apple

OpenAI has enabled ChatGPT on Mac to control Apple's iMessage service, allowing it to read, write, and send texts. The iMessage control could raise privacy questions for Apple, which is known for protecting user message content. OpenAI states the feature needs user consent and runs locally, not indexing all messages onto its network.

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