(Reuters) -Facebook parent Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: ) has discussed integrating its generative AI model into Apple (NASDAQ: )'s recently announced AI system for iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The iPhone maker is also expected to discuss partnerships with other AI companies in different regions like China, where Microsoft-backed OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT is banned. AI startup Anthropic has been in discussions with Apple to bring its generative AI to Apple Intelligence, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The size of potential financial windfall is unclear, but the talks involved AI companies selling premium subscriptions to their services through Apple Intelligence, the report said. AI search startup Perplexity has also been in discussions with Apple about bringing its generative AI technology to Apple Intelligence, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 23, 2024 10:16 UTC