Jony Ive Teams Up With OpenAI On New AI Device Startup
While the exact nature of the device is still being kept secret, the collaboration between Ive and Altman has sparked anticipation in the tech world, with many expecting it to deliver.
Jony Ive, the renowned designer behind Apple’s most iconic products, is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a new AI hardware startup. This news, confirmed by Ive in a recent New York Times profile, marks a major step in the development of a device that aims to create a more seamless, less socially disruptive computing experience compared to the iPhone.
Jony Ive, the renowned designer behind Apple’s most iconic products, is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a new AI hardware startup. This news, confirmed by Ive in a recent New York Times profile, marks a major step in the development of a device that aims to create a more seamless, less socially disruptive computing experience compared to the iPhone.
Industrial designer Marc Newson, who is working alongside Ive, mentioned that the specifics and timing of the product release are yet to be determined. Despite the early stage of development, the startup is actively fundraising and has already received contributions from Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, as well as Ive himself. Reports suggest the company is aiming to raise up to $1 billion in funding by the end of the year.
