ChatGPT update allows AI chatbot to send iMessages for you

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21 Aug 2026 • 7:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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ChatGPT update allows AI chatbot to send iMessages for you

  • OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT Mac application to enable the AI chatbot to read, draft, and send iMessages on behalf of users.
  • The new tool can also analyse message history to provide users with insights into who they talk to and the topics discussed.
  • OpenAI stated that the feature requires explicit activation and will ask for permission before sending messages unless disabled.
  • The integration could cause tension with Apple, which stresses message privacy and is currently involved in a court battle with OpenAI.
  • The update also rolls out a feature called Computer History in the UK, Europe, and Switzerland, allowing ChatGPT to monitor computer use to assist with tasks.

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