OpenAI has released a new ChatGPT plugin for Macs that can access Apple Messages to read and search a user’s iMessage history, draft replies, and send messages through the Messages app. Multiple outlets describe it as a capability available in the desktop version of ChatGPT, with functionality that can also analyze conversations and help with tasks such as summarizing threads or finding specific details in past messages.
The integration relies on user-granted permissions. Sources say sending messages requires approval by default and that OpenAI warns against granting persistent approval. The plugin also needs access such as Full Disk Access on macOS and permissions to contacts and automation features. Some outlets highlight that the feature can raise privacy concerns because it involves broader access to message data. Others focus on practical uses, such as locating information buried in conversations or suggesting follow-ups.
Coverage also notes the feature’s timing amid ongoing legal tensions between Apple and OpenAI, though not all outlets characterize Apple’s role the same way. Some reports say Apple was not part of the public announcement, while other articles emphasize the broader context of the dispute and potential privacy scrutiny.
