Apple Adds ChatGPT to Image Playground, Moves Beyond On-Device Design

Apple's Image Playground now taps ChatGPT for expanded image styles beyond its built-in Animation, Illustration, and Sketch options. The feature requires explicit user approval and sends requests to OpenAI's servers—a notable shift from Apple's usual preference for processing locally on your device. The move reflects Apple's pragmatic willingness to combine external AI tools when it serves users better.