In a landmark move, Sir Jony Ive, famed for designing the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, is now part of OpenAI. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the designer he hailed as “the greatest in the world.” The firm aims to create a new generation of AI-inspired devices as they merge their innovative visions.
Altman highlighted that while AI technology, such as ChatGPT, has advanced rapidly, developing hardware to complement these innovations has posed challenges. He believes the collaboration with Sir Jony could revolutionize computing in ways that resonate with consumers. “We have the opportunity to re-imagine what it means to use a computer,” Altman said in a video accompanying the announcement.
Sir Jony also shared his excitement, stating that we are on the “brink of a new generation of technology" and hinted that their first collaborative device has already spurred their imagination. He has reportedly designed a prototype that Altman described as “the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.”
Having spent 27 years at Apple and playing a pivotal role in its resurgence, Sir Jony left the company in 2019 to commence LoveFrom, which has collaborated quietly with OpenAI for two years. The conception of io came as both entities recognized the need for a new company to meet their ambitions. Sir Jony noted that both he and Altman understood that they needed a fresh approach to engineer a new product lineup, leading to significant stakes held by OpenAI in his startup prior to this announcement.
Analyst Ben Wood reflected on Sir Jony's impressive track record and noted that betting against him would be a mistake, affirming that OpenAI seeks direct customer engagement without reliance on established tech giants.
As the tech landscape shifts with AI advancements, competitors including Meta, Google, and Apple are working on innovative devices. Meanwhile, OpenAI aims to pave the way in the hardware arena, further expanding its influence following the success of ChatGPT, even as it faces hurdles presented by past attempts in the sector.
Sir Jony's move has stirred excitement in the tech community, as anticipation builds around the future of AI-powered devices crafted under his visionary design approach.
Altman highlighted that while AI technology, such as ChatGPT, has advanced rapidly, developing hardware to complement these innovations has posed challenges. He believes the collaboration with Sir Jony could revolutionize computing in ways that resonate with consumers. “We have the opportunity to re-imagine what it means to use a computer,” Altman said in a video accompanying the announcement.
Sir Jony also shared his excitement, stating that we are on the “brink of a new generation of technology" and hinted that their first collaborative device has already spurred their imagination. He has reportedly designed a prototype that Altman described as “the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.”
Having spent 27 years at Apple and playing a pivotal role in its resurgence, Sir Jony left the company in 2019 to commence LoveFrom, which has collaborated quietly with OpenAI for two years. The conception of io came as both entities recognized the need for a new company to meet their ambitions. Sir Jony noted that both he and Altman understood that they needed a fresh approach to engineer a new product lineup, leading to significant stakes held by OpenAI in his startup prior to this announcement.
Analyst Ben Wood reflected on Sir Jony's impressive track record and noted that betting against him would be a mistake, affirming that OpenAI seeks direct customer engagement without reliance on established tech giants.
As the tech landscape shifts with AI advancements, competitors including Meta, Google, and Apple are working on innovative devices. Meanwhile, OpenAI aims to pave the way in the hardware arena, further expanding its influence following the success of ChatGPT, even as it faces hurdles presented by past attempts in the sector.
Sir Jony's move has stirred excitement in the tech community, as anticipation builds around the future of AI-powered devices crafted under his visionary design approach.
