Gene Munster, an Apple analyst and managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, estimates that 10% to 20% of Apple users may choose to pay for a premium AI subscription to a product like ChatGPT. This could mean billions of dollars for AI firms that integrate with Apple Intelligence.
Tech partnerships have significant implications for the broader industry. They enable companies to leverage each other's expertise, expand their offerings, and address customer pain points more effectively. Partnerships also drive innovation, as companies can iterate and develop new technologies together. Furthermore, they help companies expand their market reach and increase revenue. However, it's crucial to ensure that partnerships are mutually beneficial and align with each company's goals and values.
Apple chose to partner with companies like OpenAI and potentially Meta for AI technology because it recognized that customers may want to use other AI solutions, like those that Apple sees as industry-leading. This approach allows Apple to leverage partnerships to go beyond the capabilities of its own AI models and provide a better user experience1.