System Crash Sam Altman and Jony Ive Are Making an AI Device, OpenAI Gets Desperate, and Trump Goes After iPhones
May 30, 2025
A future AI hardware collaboration is on the horizon with Sam Altman and Jony Ive partnering up. Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on iPhones stirs up a debate about U.S. manufacturing. BYD edges out Tesla in Europe, while Google’s Veo 3 gains viral fame. Duolingo is facing challenges in its AI strategies, and Marc Andreessen's tech manifesto gets a print edition, sparking discussions about the tech elite shaping narratives. The skepticism around AI innovations raises eyebrows, all while tensions in the smartphone market heat up.
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Hyped AI Device Announcement
- OpenAI announced a mysterious new AI device designed with Johnny Ive but revealed almost no details about its function.
- The announcement featured a high-profile photo and a rambling video emphasizing hype over substance.
AI Gadget Hype Cycle
- The OpenAI device resembles past failed AI hardware like the Humane Pin, promising innovation but delivering little.
- Such products often succumbed to hype without fulfilling the ambitious expectations set for them.
AI Model Progress is Uneven
- Newer AI models like ChatGPT 4.0 have increased hallucination rates despite efficiency improvements.
- This contradicts OpenAI's promise that each iteration will be a clear leap forward toward AGI.
