Apple’s former head of design, Jony Ivehas confirmed that it is working on an AI-powered hardware device, in collaboration with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman. While the specific details of this project are not yet known, it is known that it will be a device designed for the age of artificial intelligence.
The first rumors about this device date back to 2023, when it was said that Ive and Altman were discussing the creation of a new hardware device based on AI technologies. However, there is still no clear information about its use or design.
One of the more interesting developments related to this project was the transfer of some key Apple collaborators to Ive’s team. Tang Tanformer VP of product design at Apple, has left the company and joined LoveFromthe design company founded by Ive. Also Evans Hankeywho had replaced Ive as Apple’s head of design, has joined the project, a sign that LoveFrom is building a highly qualified team to take on this new challenge.
Furthermore, there is talk of potential funding from Laurene Powell Jobs and his Emerson Collectivewith the aim of collecting up to a billion dollars. This demonstrates the importance and scope of the project, which could revolutionize hardware in the AI era.
In a recent interview with New York TimesIve confirmed his involvement in the project for the first time, noting that generative AI offers new opportunities for devices that can do much more than traditional software. Ive and Altman discussed the potential of a device that could, for example, synthesize and prioritize messages, identify objects, and handle complex requests like booking travel.
So far they have raised private funding and have hired about 10 employeesincluding Tang Tan and Evans Hankey.
Despite the confirmation of the project, there are still pvery little information on what form the device will take and what its exact purpose will be. There are already several AI-based hardware devices out there, but many of them have not been very successful, raising questions about whether a dedicated hardware device is necessary rather than a simple software application. However, the combination of Ive and Altman could be surprising, and it would be risky to bet against two such influential figures in the world of technology.
In addition to the AI project, the interview revealed that Ive has purchased a portion of Jackson Square in San Francisco, covering half a city block. Ive’s plans include transforming a central parking lot into gardens and opening a store LoveFromwhere products such as personalized notebooks and Moncler jackets will be sold.
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