ChatGPT Mac App Gains Ability to Send iMessages

ChatGPT on Mac can now read, summarize, and send Apple Messages as of August 2026, according to reports from Bloomberg.

Enabling this integration requires users to grant Full Disk Access, Contacts access, and Automation permissions, which exposes data beyond just the Messages folder.

OpenAI states the plugin runs locally and does not build a full message index, though security experts warn the broad permissions pose significant privacy risks.