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Jony Ive, former Apple design chief, is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a secretive AI hardware project.
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The project aims to revolutionize computing using generative AI, with a talented team of former Apple designers.
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Funding comes from Ive, Emerson Collective, and potentially $1 billion in investments by year-end.
Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind Apple’s iconic iPhone, has confirmed his collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a groundbreaking AI device. This project brings together two visionary minds to reimagine computing with generative AI.
The venture, still in its early stages, has assembled an impressive team of just 10 employees, including former Apple designers Tang Tan and Evans Hankey. Ive’s design firm, LoveFrom, is leading the device’s design, with funding coming from Ive, Emerson Collective (founded by Laurene Powell Jobs), and potential investments totaling $1 billion.
While details remain scarce, Ive and Altman envision a device that harnesses generative AI to handle complex requests and adapt to user needs. This technology could lead to a new breed of devices that transcend traditional software limitations. With Ive’s design expertise and Altman’s AI prowess, expectations are high for this secretive venture.
The project’s timeline and product specifics are still under wraps, but the collaboration has already sparked significant interest and speculation. As the project unfolds, tech enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how Ive and Altman’s vision for AI-driven computing takes shape.
