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One of these is the promisedChatGPT integration with Siri.

iOS 18.2 allows users to ask ChatGPT questions directly throughSirirather than needing to swap apps.

iOS 18.2 ChatGPT integration

However, Apple Intelligence’s integration ofOpen AI has drawn some criticismin the past regarding security and data privacy.

Thankfully, Apple has given a full insight into how the integration will handle user privacy and data.

It is possible to disable this in the parameters, even while keeping the direct question option.

iOS 18.2 on iPhone

Next, we need to look at what data is collected.

The data being sent varies depending on whether you have a linkedChatGPT accountor not.

There is no attached information linked to yourApple Accountand your IP will also be masked.

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However, none of this data is linked to your Apple account.

you could find out morehere.

However, it isn’t only Open AI that gathers data when using ChatGPT.

Straight Talk

Apple collects limited information about your requests and ChatGPT’s response.

it’s possible for you to find all the detailshere.

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