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You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay

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Why This Matters

The integration of ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay marks a significant step in bringing AI-powered conversational tools into the automotive environment, enhancing hands-free interaction and driving safety. This development signals a broader shift towards more connected, voice-activated AI experiences in vehicles, benefiting both consumers and the tech industry by expanding AI accessibility and usability. As AI continues to embed itself into everyday devices, this update highlights the growing importance of voice-based interfaces in the future of automotive technology.

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ChatGPT is now accessible from your CarPlay dashboard if you have iOS 26.4 or newer and the latest version of the ChatGPT app, 9to5Mac reports. Apple’s recently-launched iOS 26.4 update added support for “voice-based conversational apps” in CarPlay, opening the door to let you use AI chatbots with voice features through Apple’s in-car platform.

When using ChatGPT through CarPlay, the app doesn’t show text conversations, according to 9to5Mac — instead, you can only have conversations with the app using your voice. (Apple’s developer guidelines ask that apps don’t show text or imagery as responses.) The CarPlay app isn’t completely devoid of text, though, as there’s onscreen buttons to mute and end the conversation.

You can also look at a list of recent conversations you’ve had with ChatGPT, according to MacRumors. But you can’t use a wake word to use ChatGPT through CarPlay — you’ll have to tap on the app to open it up.