OpenAI Launches Apple Messages Plugin for ChatGPT, Enabling Message Automation

OpenAI has introduced an Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT, allowing users to integrate their Messages inbox with the AI chatbot. This feature enables users to sort, analyze, and edit messages directly through ChatGPT, with additional capabilities for professional use via Codex and ChatGPT Work. The plug-in also allows users to request follow-up messages, delete messages, draft and send messages on their behalf, or search through message history. While OpenAI claims the plug-in operates locally on users’ devices and does not create an index of all messages, privacy concerns remain. The company advises users to monitor ChatGPT’s actions and avoid enabling persistent approval, which would remove the final review step before sending messages. TechCrunch has contacted OpenAI for further clarification on the specifics of data handling. The feature highlights the growing integration of AI into messaging platforms, raising questions about user control and data security. This development underscores the expanding role of AI in both personal and professional communication, as companies continue to innovate in this space.