OpenAI has solidified its position as a significant player in the AI field, largely due to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella referring to a two-year timeframe for developing and launching ChatGPT without competition. Notably, ChatGPT gained an additional million users following the release of its latest GPT-4o image generator.
It appears that the company behind ChatGPT could be set to explore the world of smartphones as well, following reports suggesting they are in talks to acquire io Products. This startup was founded by Jony Ive, a former Apple design leader, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
Although Io Products has flatly denied rumors about creating an AI-driven mobile device, they’ve hinted at various projects in progress. These include a novel screenless phone design and intelligent home appliances.
Sam Altman and Jony Ive are said to have received backing from numerous investors, among them Laurene Powell Jobs, who is Steve Jobs’ widow. By the close of last year, it was anticipated that this investment would reach a billion dollars.
OpenAI is working towards a collaborative arrangement with io Products. This partnership would grant OpenAI access to their technology infrastructure and the skilled engineers who work on AI-driven devices associated with io Products.
We’ve previously learned that OpenAI intends to broaden and enrich their offerings by venturing into the mobile market.
Previously, the CEO of OpenAI revealed their intentions to explore hardware development, focusing on a device tailored for artificial intelligence, with a strong desire to collaborate with Jony Ive, a renowned designer previously at Apple, on this venture. Altman hinted that this project could potentially bring about a significant technological disruption comparable to the groundbreaking introduction of the original iPhone in 2007.
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share the thrilling news: Jony Ive himself has disclosed his close collaboration with OpenAI for the creation of an exceptional device. This groundbreaking gadget is rumored to challenge tech titans like Apple and Samsung in the mobile terrain. What sets this device apart? It’s all about AI, crafting a computing experience that minimizes social disruption compared to the iPhone.
For this purpose, particulars concerning the gadget are kept confidential, leading some to ponder if it could possibly be nicknamed the “Intelligence iPhone,” offering a “more organic and instinctive user experience.
Watching the developments unfold, particularly in relation to President Trump’s tough tariff situation, where significant customs duties are being imposed on electronic items like gaming consoles, smartphones, televisions, and computers, is quite intriguing.
Currently, Apple is facing some tough challenges. The implementation of President Trump’s tariffs, hold-ups in Apple Intelligence, and the expensive anticipated pricing for the iPhone 17 have raised concerns that the situation might deteriorate further.
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2025-04-14 20:09