Sam Altman From OpenAI And Jony Ive Want To Create An AI Phone Without Screen
JAKARTA - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive are working together to develop an AI device without a screen that can redefine the experience of using a cellphone, even replacing it completely. The project is still in its early stages, with the aim of creating a proactive voice assistant that goes far beyond the current capabilities of technology.
Sam Altman (CEO OpenAI) and Jony Ive (a former head of design Apple who designed the iPhone) are now starting a new AI device without a screen that is claimed to change the way we interact with technology.
Although referred to as the 'screenless AI phone', some parties close to the project mentioned that this device is not a cellphone' in a conventional sense. However, its ability may still resemble the function of the cellphone.
According to a report from The Information, Altman and Ive have formed a joint venture calledio Products, which is reportedly in the process of being acquired by OpenAI for $500 million. The company was founded more than a year ago on a mission to create AI-powered voice assistants for household products.
Similar to smart home devices such as Amazon Echo or Google Nest Hub, but with a smarter and more proactive approach thanks to the sophistication of generative AI.
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One of the main advantages of a generating AI is its ability to understand human natural languages. This allows for more natural interactions and more flexible conversations than today's digital assistants who still rely on specific commands.
However, for those who hope to see this product on the market soon, please be patient. The report states that this project is still very early. There is no official concept yet, and the launch of physical products still takes time.
If this project is really realized, it could be a serious threat to the dominance of Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. As AI becomes increasingly popular and important, this new device, such as the 'screenless AI phone', will probably be the catalyst for revolution in the world of communication technology.