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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:40:00 PM

Former Apple Designer Jony Ive Teams Up with OpenAI to Create 'iPhone of AI' with $1B from Softbank

Former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are collaborating on a new AI-focused smartphone with $1B backing from Softbank.
The goal is to create an "iPhone of AI" that provides a more natural way to interact with AI.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son is backing the venture and wants chip designer Arm, in which Softbank has a 90% stake, to be involved.
This comes as smartphone sales, including iPhones, have declined significantly in North America recently.
Ive previously expressed concern about the addictive nature of smartphones, so this venture could be a chance to reinvent the device.

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9/25/2023

Sam Altman Leads an AI Revolution fraught with Power and Peril

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) development and addressing concerns about its potential risks and ethical implications, as he strives to shape AI technology while considering the values and well-being of humanity.

9/27/2023

Ex-Apple Designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Explore Ideas for New AI Hardware

Apple's former design chief, Jony Ive, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing the possibility of building a new AI hardware device.

9/27/2023

OpenAI Eyes AI Hardware with Jony Ive After Closing Robotics Division

OpenAI is reportedly in talks with former Apple product designer Jony Ive about an AI hardware project, with billionaire Masayoshi Son also involved, signaling OpenAI's interest in entering the hardware industry.

9/28/2023

Jony Ive and Sam Altman in Talks with SoftBank to Create $1B AI Venture for 'iPhone of AI'

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is in talks with former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman to launch a $1 billion venture aimed at creating an AI device with a more natural and intuitive user experience, similar to the impact the iPhone had on touchscreen computing.

10/8/2023

Tech Companies Race to Build the Next ‘iPhone Moment’ for AI

Tech companies are developing AI-focused hardware devices in an attempt to replicate the success of the iPhone, but experts are skeptical about whether these devices can truly revolutionize the industry and compete with smartphones in the long run.

10/18/2023

OpenAI's Altman Eyes AI Consumer Devices But Not Smartphone Competitors

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, stated that he is not interested in building an AI device that could challenge the popularity of smartphones, despite speculation that OpenAI may be collaborating with other tech titans to build an AI device.

10/23/2023

AI's Breakneck Pace Brings Risks Alongside Rewards for Businesses

Samsung's new smartphone line, the Galaxy S24, is expected to feature generative AI capabilities from ChatGPT and Google Bard, as well as a text-to-image generator developed by Samsung, potentially rivaling the AI features of the Google Pixel 8; meanwhile, Databricks is acquiring Arcion for $100 million to help transfer databases between storage systems, and EngageSmart is being taken private by Vista Equity Partners for about $4 billion.

10/23/2023

Apple Playing Catch-Up on AI After Being Caught Off Guard by ChatGPT's Rise

Apple Inc. is committing $1 billion to catch up on generative AI technology after being caught off guard by the rise of AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

10/23/2023

Samsung Reportedly Aims to Make Galaxy S24 an AI Powerhouse

Samsung is reportedly aiming to make the Galaxy S24 series the "smartest AI smartphones ever" by incorporating features from ChatGPT and Google Bard, as well as enhancing Bixby with generative AI capabilities.

10/25/2023

Cisco and Nvidia Team Up to Launch AI-Powered Devices for Hybrid Work

Cisco Systems Inc. and Nvidia Corp. have announced a partnership to build devices with AI features, aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity in the workplace.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:40:00 PM

Former Apple Designer Jony Ive Teams Up with OpenAI to Create 'iPhone of AI' with $1B from Softbank

Former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are collaborating on a new AI-focused smartphone with $1B backing from Softbank.
The goal is to create an "iPhone of AI" that provides a more natural way to interact with AI.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son is backing the venture and wants chip designer Arm, in which Softbank has a 90% stake, to be involved.
This comes as smartphone sales, including iPhones, have declined significantly in North America recently.
Ive previously expressed concern about the addictive nature of smartphones, so this venture could be a chance to reinvent the device.

gizmodo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/25/2023

Sam Altman Leads an AI Revolution fraught with Power and Peril

9/27/2023

Ex-Apple Designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Explore Ideas for New AI Hardware

Apple's former design chief, Jony Ive, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing the possibility of building a new AI hardware device.

9/27/2023

OpenAI Eyes AI Hardware with Jony Ive After Closing Robotics Division

9/28/2023

Jony Ive and Sam Altman in Talks with SoftBank to Create $1B AI Venture for 'iPhone of AI'

10/8/2023

Tech Companies Race to Build the Next ‘iPhone Moment’ for AI

10/18/2023

OpenAI's Altman Eyes AI Consumer Devices But Not Smartphone Competitors

10/23/2023

AI's Breakneck Pace Brings Risks Alongside Rewards for Businesses

10/23/2023

Apple Playing Catch-Up on AI After Being Caught Off Guard by ChatGPT's Rise

Apple Inc. is committing $1 billion to catch up on generative AI technology after being caught off guard by the rise of AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

10/23/2023

Samsung Reportedly Aims to Make Galaxy S24 an AI Powerhouse

10/25/2023

Cisco and Nvidia Team Up to Launch AI-Powered Devices for Hybrid Work

Cisco Systems Inc. and Nvidia Corp. have announced a partnership to build devices with AI features, aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity in the workplace.