Created by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanPersonal devices powered by artificial intelligence, and even set up a new startup company called io Procucts for this purpose. At the same time, it plans to create a product that is not a mobile phone, but still has certain mobile phone usage characteristics.
On the other hand, there are also market rumors that io Procucts may be acquired by OpenAI, and may become OpenAI's hardware department, or continue to operate as an independent company.
The news of Jony Ive and Sam Altman's collaboration first came out in the fall of 2023. At that time, it was still in the early stages and a clear cooperation plan was later released. The company jointly established by the two parties will focus on new startup projects that apply artificial intelligence. At the same time, the goal is to raise up to US$10 billion in funds and negotiate financial cooperation with Softbank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son. Potential investors also include Thrive Capital.
AndThe Information websiteThe report claims that the product io Procucts is working on is not a mobile phone, but it will have many features similar to a mobile phone. However, this product does not have any screen interface design, so it may be similar to the one created by Humane, a startup that was sold to HP for $1.16 million this year.Ai Pin screenless artificial intelligence portable device.
OpenAI has previously reported plans to expand into the hardware market. Therefore, if io Procucts is acquired by OpenAI, with Jony Ive's team designing the exterior and user interface, combined with OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology, it might be possible to create a user experience that is radically different from current mobile phones.
