OpenAI & Jony Ive’s New Device May Replace Your Screens
By : Sandhya
OpenAI is buying Jony Ive’s startup iO Products in a $6.5 billion deal and the internet has been buzzing with speculations around the AI company’s hardware prospects. Ive, who is known for creating the early designs of iPhones, is on board as the creative head to help the Sam Altman-led company develop devices that are tailored for the AI era.
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Altman gave a preview to his staff on Wednesday (May 21) of the devices that he is aiming to build with Ive.
He reportedly laid out plans to ship 100 million AI companions that he hopes will become a part of everyday life. The report said that Altman informed employees that this was the opportunity to do the ‘biggest thing we’ve ever done as a company here’. He went on to suggest that the $6.5 billion acquisition also has the potential to add $1 trillion in value to OpenAI.
During the preview, Altman and Ive dropped some hints about the secret project they have been working on. Reportedly, the maiden product will be capable of being fully aware of a user’s life and surroundings. It will be unobtrusive and one could carry it in their pockets or one’s desk. It could also be the third device after a MacBook and iPhone that one would put on their desk.