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132 Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay

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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 02/07/2026 12:34 EDT

Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay

Apple "is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI apps from other companies in CarPlay," reports Bloomberg, citing "people familiar with the matter."

Bloomberg calls it "a move that will let users query AI chatbots through its vehicle interface for the first time."


The company is working to support the apps in CarPlay within the coming months, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn't been announced. The change marks a strategic shift for Apple, which until now has only allo

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