A new twist in Apple's deal with OpenAI

• Apple gets an observer role on OpenAI's board as part of the companies' partnership, per Bloomberg.
• The arrangement raises Apple to Microsoft's level within the AI startup, according to the outlet.
• Phil Schiller, head of Apple's app store, was reportedly picked for the position.

Apple scored a board observer seat as part of its landmark deal with the AI giant, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.