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Whispers are circulating about a groundbreaking project spearheaded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and former Apple design guru Jony Ive: a revolutionary AI ‘companion’ device.
Beyond the Screen: A New Era of AI Interaction
Insiders suggest that Altman and Ive are collaborating on a screenless device designed to seamlessly integrate into users’ lives. Details from a Wall Street Journal leak paint a picture of a pocketable, unobtrusive AI assistant, one that could potentially replace smartphones.
According to a recording from an OpenAI meeting, this device aims to be “fully aware of a user’s surroundings and life,” offering a more natural and intuitive interaction than current devices. The goal is to create a constant companion, an AI that knows you better than you know yourself.
A Third Device?
The ambition is clear: to establish this AI companion as the essential “third core device” alongside a MacBook Pro and an iPhone, fundamentally altering how we engage with technology.
Jony Ive hinted at this shift in a recent video, suggesting that existing devices are outdated barriers to truly immersive technology. This venture seeks to eliminate the friction of phones and laptops, ushering in a new era of effortless AI integration.
This concept draws parallels to the AI companion in Spike Jonze’s film “Her,” where an AI resides in the protagonist’s pocket, observing and interacting with the world.
Will it Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
The Humane AI Pin’s recent struggles highlight the challenges of this ambition. Although Altman invested in it, the device failed spectacularly. The question remains: can OpenAI and Ive, with their combined influence and resources, overcome the hurdles and deliver a truly revolutionary AI companion?
Despite the risk of AI hallucinations, OpenAI’s models are among the most advanced available. This expertise, coupled with Ive’s design prowess, offers a unique opportunity to reshape the future of personal technology.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.