General · 9 February 2026
Apple opens CarPlay to 3 major AI chatbots including ChatGPT
Apple prepares to integrate support for 3 major AI platforms—OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google—directly into CarPlay within the coming months. The update empowers drivers to manually launch apps like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, though it strictly prohibits replacing the Siri wake word. Developers can configure applications to automatically trigger voice mode immediately upon opening, significantly streamlining the hands-free experience for users seeking alternatives to Siri.
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