- Apple and Google are in talks to integrate Google's Gemini into the iPhone, Bloomberg reported.
- According to reports, Apple was also considering using OpenAI's artificial intelligence models.
- A deal with Google would hurt Elon Musk's xAI and Sam Altman's OpenAI.
Apple and Google are in talks to integrate Google's artificial intelligence model Gemini into the iPhone, Bloomberg reported.
Bloomberg's Mark Garman reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the negotiations, that new features powered by Gemini could be coming to the iPhone this year. Representatives for Apple and Google declined to comment on the talks when contacted by Bloomberg.
Gurman reported that Apple is also considering using OpenAI's models and recently held discussions with the ChatGPT maker.
A deal with Google would be a huge boost for Gemini and a blow to its main rivals.
Gemini faces stiff competition from other players in the AI business, including Sam Altman's OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI.
The deal could also be a welcome relief for struggling chatbots. Gemini was embroiled in controversy in February when some social media users accused the chatbot and its creator of being “woke” after consistently producing images of people of color in inaccurate historical contexts. It was.
Google ultimately suspended Gemini's image generation feature on February 22nd, prompting users toRe-release an improved version soon. ”
Musk, who founded his own AI company in 2023, accused Google's AI of being “racist” and celebrated the hiatus.
“I'm glad Google overreached with AI image generation, because their crazy, racist, anti-civilization program is clear for all to see.'' Billionaire says. I wrote to X After Google suspended the feature.
To be sure, Musk has had many battles with competitors in the AI field. In addition to criticizing Google, Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Altman on February 29th. In his lawsuit, Musk accused OpenAI of violating its nonprofit mission when it partnered with Microsoft.
Representatives for Apple, Google, OpenAI and Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider outside of normal business hours.
On February 28, Axel Springer, the parent company of Business Insider, joined 31 other media groups in filing a $2.3 billion lawsuit against Google in a Dutch court, alleging losses caused by the company's advertising practices. Ta.
