OpenAI's Sam Altman and former iPhone designer Jonathan Ive meet to discuss new AI hardware; SoftBank's Masayoshi Son may also be involved

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, known as the developer of ChatGPT, and Jonathan Ive, a former Apple designer known for working on the iPhone, are discussing the development of a new AI hardware terminal. is reported.

Designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Discuss AI Hardware Project — The Information

New: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and iPhone designer Jony Ive have been discussing building a new AI hardware device, with SoftBank's Masayoshi Son also taking part in the talks,

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Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, which developed ChatGPT, a famous chat AI, and most recently, he is also working on Worldcoin, a virtual currency that issues digital currency in exchange for scanning iris data.

OpenAI's Sam Altman's virtual currency 'Worldcoin' officially begins service - GIGAZINE

Jonathan Ive, on the other hand, worked at Apple from 1996 to 2019 and designed the translucent iMac, the music player iPod, and the iPhone and iPad.

Although his contract with Apple continued after his retirement in 2019, the contract was not renewed in July 2022, and Mr. Ive has ended his work with Apple.

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According to the news site The Information, this information was obtained from a person involved, and according to the person concerned, Softbank's Masayoshi Son is also involved in some of the topics. However, it is unclear whether Son will continue to be involved.

Mr. Son revealed at SoftBank's general meeting of shareholders held in June 2023 that he is a heavy user of ChatGPT and speaks with Mr. Altman on a daily basis.

AI-related investments without regard to immediate profits and losses Chat GPT and daily conversation = SBG Chairman | Reuters
https://jp.reuters.com/article/softbank-group-idJPKBN2Y606S