Apple to Open CarPlay for Third-Party AI Voice Assistants, Including OpenAI and Google (AAPL)

Apple is planning to open CarPlay support for voice-controlled AI applications from third-party providers, signaling a strategic shift from its exclusive use of Siri. Under the new policy, users will be able to issue voice commands through CarPlay to platforms such as OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google once compatible versions are available. Apple will not allow users to replace the Siri voice or change wake words, requiring them to first open a third-party app to activate its voice control. The company intends to roll out this support within the next month, enabling developers to automatically activate voice mode when their apps launch.