Apple has begun testing two new artificial intelligence chatbots with its own employees, signaling another step in the company’s careful approach to generative AI. The tools, currently limited to internal use, aim to support daily work while helping Apple refine future AI features.
The first chatbot, called Enchante, works much like popular AI tools such as ChatGPT. Apple rolled it out to employees in November 2025. Staff members use it to proofread documents, brainstorm ideas, and answer general knowledge questions. The interface reportedly looks similar to the ChatGPT app on macOS, making it easy to learn and use.
However, Enchante has one key difference. Apple designed it to protect internal data. According to sources, the chatbot can run locally or on Apple’s private servers. This setup helps Apple avoid sending sensitive information to third-party systems. Enchante uses Apple’s own foundation models, while also offering controlled access to models like Claude and Gemini for broader testing.
Alongside Enchante, Apple is testing a second tool known as Enterprise Assistant. This chatbot has a more corporate role. It acts as a central knowledge hub for employees. Workers can ask questions about company policies, health benefits, conduct rules, or even technical setup guides such as using Apple’s VPN.
Unlike Enchante, Enterprise Assistant reportedly relies entirely on Apple’s internal large language models. This focus allows Apple to tailor responses closely to its internal systems and workflows.
Both chatbots include feedback options that let employees rate responses. This feedback plays a critical role. By collecting real-world usage data from staff, Apple can measure accuracy, usefulness, and reliability. In turn, those insights may influence future Apple Intelligence features.
Although Apple has not confirmed plans to release these tools publicly, history suggests internal projects often shape consumer products. In fact, reports from late 2025 revealed Apple was also working on another internal chatbot called Veritas, described as a ChatGPT-like app for iPhone testing.
For now, Apple continues to move cautiously. It has not launched a major consumer AI chatbot, and the revamped Siri remains unreleased. Still, these internal tests show steady progress. As Apple learns from its employees, the company appears to be laying the groundwork for smarter, more private AI tools in the future.
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