The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis iPhone Designer Jony Ive and Sam Altman Working on AI iPhone Alternative
Sep 24, 2024
Jony Ive, the creative force behind the iPhone, is collaborating with Sam Altman on a revolutionary AI hardware project aimed at providing a more socially responsible alternative to the smartphone. Current details are scarce, but significant funding hints at a major innovation in user experience. Meanwhile, the discourse around AI legislation emphasizes the complexities of voter manipulation and the growing investments from Middle Eastern nations in AI technologies, reflecting the competitive landscape of the tech industry.
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Apple's Delayed AI Entry
- Apple has been notably absent from the initial AI race, taking a backseat while competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Meta established their positions.
- Their AI integration, 'Apple Intelligence,' faced delays, pushing its release back from the iPhone 16 launch.
Slowing Hardware Innovation
- Apple's hardware innovation has slowed, shifting from annual design changes to a three-year, and now potentially five-year, cycle.
- This slowdown coincides with the departure of Jony Ive, Apple's former chief design officer.
Jony Ive and Sam Altman's AI Venture
- Jony Ive, the former Apple designer, is collaborating with Sam Altman of OpenAI on a new AI hardware project.
- This project aims to create a less socially disruptive computing experience than the iPhone.