IPhone Design Meets ChatGPT: OpenAI And Jony Ive Join Forces For AI Devices
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The world of artificial intelligence just got a whole lot more interesting. OpenAI, the company behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT, has announced the merge with “io,” an AI hardware startup led by the legendary former Apple design guru, Jony Ive. While the specifics of the deal haven’t been fully disclosed, reports suggest OpenAI is effectively buying Jony Ive’s io to help bring their AI into the physical world.
Sam Altman’s OpenAI and Jony Ive team up to shape the future of AI devices
For those unfamiliar with Ive, he’s the design mastermind behind some of Apple’s most iconic products. The list includes nothing more and nothing less than legendary iMac and iPhone models. His eye for detail and minimalist aesthetic are world-renowned. Now, he’s setting his sights on AI hardware, and OpenAI wants to be a key part of it.
This isn’t just a small partnership; it seems like a significant move. Sources like Reuters suggest that the deal could be valued around a hefty $64 billion (although official figures aren’t confirmed). Whatever the exact number, it signals a clear intention from OpenAI to move beyond just software.
Potential AI projects on the table
The movement didn’t come completely out of the blue. Altman and Ive have a history of collaboration and seem to get along quite well. In fact, reports last year claimed the two were already working on an AI device. A more recent report even said the pair’s dream was to develop a “screenless AI phone.” Be that as it may, there are still no specific details about the future products of this purchase. However, the possibilities are exciting.
The official announcement from OpenAI features a joint statement from Sam Altman and Jony Ive expressing their excitement about building “something wonderful together.” They hint at exploring the intersection of AI and hardware to create products that feel natural and human.
This move comes at a time when the lines between software and hardware are increasingly blurred, and AI is poised to revolutionize various aspects of technology. OpenAI joining forces with Jony Ive is a statement of intentions on the part of the company led by Sam Altman. Let’s hope it won’t be long until more information emerges on this matter.
