OpenAI has significantly enhanced the image generation features of ChatGPT.
The company announced on the 17th (local time) that they released ‘ChatGPT Images’ with a new image generation model, showing improvements in both speed and precision.
The most intriguing part of this update announcement was the brief exposure of Apple’s plan to integrate Apple Music within OpenAI, which was temporarily leaked internally.
Fidji Simo, CEO of the application division at OpenAI, revealed in her Substack post that ChatGPT would soon be integrated with Apple Music.
She mentioned that ChatGPT will automatically generate playlists based on users’ listening histories and preferences, allowing them to play recommended songs directly within the Apple Music app.
However, this information was soon removed from the post. The original post no longer contains any references to Apple Music. Industry specialists suspect that CEO Simo might have accidentally mentioned features yet to be disclosed.
The context of the deleted parts suggests that Apple Music is included in the list of integrations with the ChatGPT app. Until now, OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s functionalities through partnerships with Spotify, Booking.com, Adobe, Expedia, and others, allowing these services to be accessed directly within ChatGPT.
Should Apple Music be officially added to this list, the realization of music recommendations and play functionalities through ChatGPT is anticipated.
“Likely an early exposure”… OpenAI remains silent
After Simo’s post was edited, OpenAI did not issue any official statement.
However, given the brief public exposure of the deleted content and the recent discovery of ‘Apple Music’ and ‘Apple Health’ related strings in the code of the ChatGPT iOS app update, many analysts believe that these features are indeed under development.
An insider familiar with OpenAI’s internal matters stated, “The integration of Apple Music is part of OpenAI’s ‘App Integration Ecosystem’ expansion strategy,” adding, “There is a high possibility that the official announcement timeline has been accelerated.”
The mentioned ‘Apple Health Connector’ also draws attention. If this feature is activated, ChatGPT could provide personalized advice by analyzing users’ sleep, activity, and dietary data.
Increasing the collaboration between OpenAI and Apple
If the Apple Music integration is formalized, it would indicate a strengthened cooperative relationship between OpenAI and Apple.
Previously, Apple had announced that ChatGPT would be integrated as the default AI engine in iPhones, iPads, and Macs through its ‘Apple Intelligence’ system released in 2024.
Consequently, Apple device users have gained the ability to invoke ChatGPT directly via Siri or search bar.
With the addition of Apple Music integration, users could perform music playback, recommendations, and playlist management all within the conversation window.
Experts suggest, “OpenAI is getting deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem.” They further analyze that ChatGPT appears to be positioned as an AI hub centred around Apple in a context where competing models like Gemini are expanding around Android.
The acceleration of AI evolution with the launch of GPT-5.2
This change unfolded just days after OpenAI unveiled its new core model ‘GPT-5.2.’
GPT-5.2 boasts significant improvements in conversational understanding and reasoning capabilities and is offered through both ChatGPT and API for developers.
OpenAI is rapidly upgrading major features such as image generation, app integration, and multimodal input to expand ChatGPT into a ‘General Assistant.’
The aim is to transform AI from a text-centric tool into an integrated platform that handles visuals, voice, and data, signifying a step into a new stage of evolution.
“A single deleted sentence revealed the direction”
Industry observers perceive this incident as more than an accident.
Fidji Simo’s deleted sentence indirectly reveals the ecosystem that OpenAI aims to build in the future.
This suggests that ChatGPT is evolving into an AI hub encompassing not just conversation, but also music, health, imagery, and productivity in all aspects of life.
While the official announcement timeline is undecided, OpenAI’s actions are clear.
ChatGPT is now rapidly evolving into an integrated AI system that extends beyond text to encompass images, music, and personal data.