OpenAI, Jony Ive
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I really hope OpenAI's new hardware doesn't make me talk to myself in public.
Jony Ive has been called the "world's greatest designer." He created the look and feel of the iPhone, perhaps the most culture-changing device of the 21st century. Now Ive is joining OpenAI, hoping to create another transformative piece of personal technology.
OpenAI is acquiring io, the hardware-based AI startup co-created by Jony Ive, OpenAI announced today. Ive has been working with OpenAI CEO Sam
This marks a notable shift for OpenAI, which has primarily focused on developing AI software, such as the GPT series and its popular ChatGPT platform. The move into hardware could reflect a growing industry trend where AI is being embedded into physical devices for more natural and immediate user experiences.
This $6.5 billion deal with OpenAI, Jony Ive and 55 ex-Apple engineers, means we could soon see AI hardware designed for natural, screen-free interaction by 2026. OpenAI is betting on a future where AI fades into the background, enhancing life as a smart companion instead of dominating it.