Connected 553: We Have Jony Ive at Home
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May 21, 2025 Fortnite's triumphant return to the App Store sparks a lively discussion about app approval processes and pricing dynamics. Exciting updates from Google I/O showcase groundbreaking AI innovations like Project Astra and Google Beam, a transformative video calling technology. The partnership between Sam Altman and Jony Ive hints at a future of AI-powered design, while the emotional landscape of technology brings forth intriguing reflections on how these advancements affect our lives. Tune in for a mix of tech insights and playful banter!
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Johnny Ive Joins OpenAI
- Johnny Ive partnered with Sam Altman and OpenAI to create a new company called IO.
- IO aims to design innovative AI products, marking Ive's return to product creation after Apple.
Ive and Altman Signal Shift
- Johnny Ive's involvement suggests Apple's design leadership might be faltering.
- Sam Altman is viewed as a visionary who can lead substantial product innovation.
Google's Agentic AI Demo
- Google's Gemini AI integrates multi-agent tasks to perform complex actions like browsing, calling, and video watching.
- This agentic AI approach makes your device an assistant rather than just a tool.