Apple plans to integrate third-party AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude, into its CarPlay interface within the next few months. This initiative marks a significant departure from the company's historically restricted approach to third-party software in vehicles.
Drivers will interact with these AI assistants through voice commands, though Siri will remain the primary system assistant. The move addresses rising consumer demand for conversational AI and follows similar integrations by competitors, such as Tesla’s Grok chatbot. Investors have reacted positively to the strategy, which allows Apple to expand its AI ecosystem while maintaining control over the core user experience.