OpenAI’s intriguing collaboration with designer Jony Ive is turning heads and an industry analyst now suggests mass production for their AI hardware device could kick off as early as 2027.
While specifics are still under wraps, the device, rumored to be sleeker than the AI Pin and resembling the iPod Shuffle, is crafted for neck wear, prominent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said citing industry sources.
The device is expected to focus on camera and microphone capabilities for environmental interaction but ditch traditional expectations of a display.
Vietnam is emerging as the frontrunner for the assembly of the product, with China and the U.S. relations remaining strained in the middle of a renewed tariff war.
This would help the leading AI company mitigate geopolitical risks that have shadowed tech production chains of giants like Apple in recent years.
Connecting seamlessly with smartphones and PCs, the device is expected to lean on existing computing power instead of building bulkier, less efficient systems.
OpenAI announced its collaboration with the legendary designer Jony Ive on Wednesday, best known for his work on Apple devices and closeness with Steve Jobs.
The announcement came soon after Google impressed industry watchers with the I/O event, including announcements related to its video-generation model Veo 3, the Android XR glasses, AI Mode on Google Search among others.
In the broader context, OpenAI’s recent releases, like the o3 model and the CodeX coding agent, mark a steady shift towards harmonizing AI into everyday utility, emphasizing the company’s aim to stay competitive.
The company’s leadership dynamics are evolving too, with Fidji Simo taking the helm as CEO of Apps, sharpening OpenAI’s focus on scaling and safety as it navigates toward superintelligence.
The partnership with Jony Ive fits snugly into a tapestry of bold moves positioning OpenAI amid the frontrunners of AI race.
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