according toFamousTechnology media The Information reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman He and former Apple design chief Jony Ive recently teamed up to develop a personal device powered by artificial intelligence and are seeking up to $1 billion in funding.Financing. This news has attracted widespread attention in the industry.
Currently, they are in talks with potential investors, including SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son, OpenAI investor Thrive Capital, and well-known venture capital firm Emerson Collective. It is expected that more heavyweight investment institutions will join this project.
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Although the specific details of the device remain confidential, it is reported that Sam Altman and Jony Ive's collaboration aims to create a personal AI product that aims to subvert the user experience of traditional smartphones and explore new ways of interaction based on artificial intelligence. In recent years, some startups have made certain achievements in using artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience of hardware products. From wearable devices to voice assistants, many innovative products have emerged on the market.
Jony Ive has kept a low profile since he resigned as Apple's chief design director in 2019, while Sam Altman, as the CEO of OpenAI, is actively involved in this new project, which has attracted great attention from both inside and outside the industry. It is not yet known whether OpenAI will participate in this new joint venture, but OpenAI up to dateThe GPT series of models may provide technical support for the artificial intelligence functions of this device.
According to The Information, the potential of this personal device lies not only in the hardware itself, but also in reshaping the way people interact with artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work. The technical support provided by OpenAI will further enhance the intelligence of this device and bring unprecedented experience to users. The entire industry is full of expectations for the future development of this project.