Apple Inc. is partnering with OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, to incorporate AI features into its products and services. The deal will allow Apple to integrate OpenAI’s language models into its devices and software, potentially enhancing capabilities like digital assistants and search functions. While details are scarce, the collaboration aims to accelerate Apple’s AI efforts and keep pace with rivals like Google and Microsoft, who have aggressively pursued AI integration. Apple’s cautious approach to AI has drawn criticism, but the company emphasizes prioritizing user privacy and security. The partnership could lead to more advanced AI features in future Apple products, though the extent and timeline remain uncertain. Both companies have declined to comment on the specifics of the deal.