Apple, Privacy AI, and Chat GPT, next Gemini

I signed up for a paid Chat GPT account because it was integrated with Apple software. Open AI just released their updated privacy policy. It reads a lot like Google. Ads, Ad partners, all have access to all my contact info, use of their software, hardware I use, etc. This is incredibly disappointing. One of the key reasons we only use Apple products is because of Apple's stance on privacy. Now a product promoted and integrated with Apple product use is collecting and selling private information about Apple users. Apple is pivoting to Gemini for AI by Google. Has Apple given up on privacy?

iPhone 17 Pro

Posted on May 1, 2026 6:35 AM

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Posted on May 1, 2026 7:07 AM

You are confusing the Privacy information used from the stand alone ChatGPT app and the ChatGPT Extension provided with Apple Intelligence. For what is revealed to ChatGPT using the built in Extension, look here:

Legal - ChatGPT Extension & Privacy- Apple


When using the ChatGPT app, then you will see in the App Store that ChatGPT has access to this information that is linked to you, and it is your choice if you want to use the app knowing that.

  • Health & Fitness
  • Contacts Info
  • Search History
  • Usage Data
  • Location
  • User Content
  • Identifiers


As with any app you download from the App Store, you should be paying attention to the App Privacy section and that is required by Apple so users are informed to make the decision if they want to download the app. Using the ChatGPT Extension, you are asked every time if you want to use the service and the information you have provided in your question is sent to them. The ChatGPT Extension used with Apple Intelligence does not allow access to information on your device other than what you have agreed to send to ChatGPT.

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May 1, 2026 7:07 AM in response to hohensee

You are confusing the Privacy information used from the stand alone ChatGPT app and the ChatGPT Extension provided with Apple Intelligence. For what is revealed to ChatGPT using the built in Extension, look here:

Legal - ChatGPT Extension & Privacy- Apple


When using the ChatGPT app, then you will see in the App Store that ChatGPT has access to this information that is linked to you, and it is your choice if you want to use the app knowing that.

  • Health & Fitness
  • Contacts Info
  • Search History
  • Usage Data
  • Location
  • User Content
  • Identifiers


As with any app you download from the App Store, you should be paying attention to the App Privacy section and that is required by Apple so users are informed to make the decision if they want to download the app. Using the ChatGPT Extension, you are asked every time if you want to use the service and the information you have provided in your question is sent to them. The ChatGPT Extension used with Apple Intelligence does not allow access to information on your device other than what you have agreed to send to ChatGPT.

Apple, Privacy AI, and Chat GPT, next Gemini

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