OpenAI Bets $500 Million On Altman And Jony Ive’s Secret AI Device

Altman appears to be focused on taking part in the development of superior voice assistants
According to an exclusive report by The Information, OpenAI is considering acquiring the stealthy AI hardware startup founded by CEO Sam Altman and former iPhone designer Jony Ive over a year ago. Since its inception, the startup's device has sparked significant intrigue in the tech world — and now, it's being eyed for a potential $500 million acquisition by OpenAI. The concept was reportedly born out of informal conversations between Ive and Altman, with the goal of creating a device that is less socially disruptive than smartphones. The New York Times first reported the collaboration in an article about Ive and his activities since his departure from Apple five years ago. “io Products,” the duo's venture, focuses on developing AI-powered personal devices that align with
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Upasana Banerjee
Upasana is a Content Strategist with AIM Research. Prior to her role at AIM, she worked as a journalist and social media editor, and holds a strong interest for global politics and international relations. Reach out to her at: upasana.banerjee@analyticsindiamag.com
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