The Vergecast OpenAI and Jony Ive's AI super-gadget
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May 23, 2025 OpenAI and Jony Ive are teaming up to create a mysterious new gadget, sparking curiosity and speculation. The latest updates from Google I/O showcase exciting advancements in AI, with Gemini and a new universal assistant leading the charge. The hosts discuss the practical implications of AI devices and their role in everyday life. Amid competitive dynamics, Apple’s subscription model for iPhones raises eyebrows. The evolution of holographic communication technology is also explored, highlighting Google's groundbreaking advancements.
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Altman and Ive's AI Device Project
- Sam Altman and Jony Ive teamed up to create AI hardware, with Ive's design agency becoming OpenAI's exclusive design partner.
- They revealed a prototype device, described as an always-on AI worn around the neck, emphasizing stylish hardware design.
Designing AI Hardware to Limitations
- AI hardware faces major technological challenges; current AI systems and agents are still brittle.
- Jony Ive's strength lies in designing around limitations, turning constraints into product strengths.
Voice as AI UI Breakthrough
- Voice interaction is the most human and promising UI for AI devices.
- People want an ambient, always-listening AI assistant like the concept shown in demos.
