OpenAI took over the io firm founded by Jony Ive this year with the goal of producing their first AI device. There have been several reports that this product will try to change the landscape of using devices like the iPhone eighteen years ago. In an interview with Laurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive and Sam Altman said that a prototype has been produced and is being tested.
As previously rumored, Ive and Altman confirmed that it is an “anti-iPhone” product that will not distract the world from the real world. It is said to be easy to use with Altman saying that it will provide peace of mind to its users.
It is most likely that this device will not have a screen or light and it is believed to be small enough to fit in a pocket. It is smart enough to provide only important notifications to users while also treating the current issue of device addiction.
It is also confirmed that this device will be marketed in less than two years. It is a highly anticipated product because it receives the touch of Jony Ive and is matched with the latest OpenAI software.
The question is whether the world is ready to return to a screen-free era. So far, AI hardware like the Rabbit R1 and the Humane AI Pin with similar concepts have failed to gain traction.
