AI plugin for Apple Messages raises privacy alarms as it scans old chats without all participants' consent
OpenAI's new plugin for ChatGPT on Mac allows the chatbot to search and summarize iMessage conversations, but only the installer needs to grant permission. Security experts warn that this could expose private communications to AI without the knowledge of other participants. The plugin runs locally and only reads messages when explicitly asked, but critics compare it to spyware for those who rely on encrypted messaging.
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