OpenAI may bring Apple to court over the ChatGPT integration with Siri
Apple’s relationship with OpenAI has become strained as the AI startup hasn’t seen the benefits it hoped for from their deal. Because of that, OpenAI lawyers are working with an outside legal firm on possible legal action, according to a Bloomberg report.Those actions could include sending Apple a notice alleging a breach of contract, though a final decision hasn’t been made. OpenAI is reportedly hoping to be able to resolve the dispute outside of court.
OpenAI expected more
ChatGPT is also integrated in Apple’s Image Playground. | Image by PhoneArena
OpenAI’s main issue appears to be that the company expected more from its deal with Apple. The AI lab believed that the 2024 partnership would generate billions of dollars per year in new subscriptions, but the reality wasn’t even close to that.
Another expectation was that ChatGPT would receive much deeper integration into Apple’s software and a more prominent placement within Siri. Instead, Apple’s implementation is rather limited, and some of the features are difficult to find.
We have done everything from a product perspective. They have not, and worse, they haven’t even made an honest effort.
Anonymous OpenAI executive, May 2026
Not enough promotion
Apple’s list of missteps also includes the relatively little promotion of the ChatGPT integration. An anonymous OpenAI executive describes the deal as a leap of faith for his company, which has turned into a failure and damaged its brand with customers.
The report comes shortly before Apple is expected to announce its new AI strategy for iOS 27, which may include a new Extensions feature allowing users to tap into various chatbots. Apple has also announced a partnership with Google to use Gemini models for Siri and Apple Intelligence.
What is this about again?
There’s no way for me to know what the contract between Apple and OpenAI may have been, but the threat of legal action sounds absurd. Unless there was some monetary agreement involved, it appears that OpenAI is complaining that Apple didn’t love ChatGPT enough. That’s more appropriate for a high school drama than a lawsuit between two of the largest companies in the world. On the other hand, if such a case goes to court, we’re certainly going to see and hear even more interesting details about OpenAI.
