TLDR:
Key Points:
- Former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are working together on a mysterious AI device.
- This device is not a smartphone and will require up to $1 billion in funding to bring to market.
Former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have joined forces to develop a new AI device that has been dubbed the ‘iPhone of AI.’ Recent reports suggest that this device will not resemble a smartphone, indicating a unique design and functionality. To bring this project to fruition, Altman and Ive are seeking funding that could reach up to $1 billion.
The unnamed startup founded by Altman and Ive aims to raise substantial funds to support the development and production of this AI device. Venture capitalists, including SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, are reportedly in discussions with the duo to invest in this project. With the potential involvement of Thrive Capital and Emerson Collective, it seems that there is significant interest and support for this innovative product.
While specific details about the device remain undisclosed, it is speculated that it may operate similarly to existing AI hardware like the Humane AI Pin or Rabbit r1. Ive has hinted that the device may offer a computer-like interaction experience with reduced reliance on displays. As the project is likely in the early stages of development, it may take several years before a finalized design is revealed.
Stay tuned for further updates on Sam Altman’s and Jony Ive’s secretive startup as more information becomes available in the coming months.
