Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay

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February 6, 2026, 9:32 PM

• •CarPlay may soon support third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
• •Users will still need to manually open the chatbot apps.
• •Developers can set apps to start in voice mode automatically.
• •The update could arrive within the coming months.

Apple is reportedly working on adding support for third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to CarPlay, allowing users to access them via voice control. Users will still need to manually open their preferred chatbot's app, as Apple won't allow replacing the Siri button or wake word. Developers can set their apps to automatically start voice mode, potentially streamlining the user experience. The update, which follows Apple's announcement that Google Gemini will power an updated Siri, could roll out within months.

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