Jony Ive’s new AI product is ‘not a phone,’ but might work like one

Longtime Apple design head Jony Ive has largely avoided creating new tech devices since starting his own firm, LoveFrom. But early details on Ive’s new “personalized AI device” have revealed the designer could be treading familiar territory in his partnership with OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Ive’s AI product designs are still early, but evoke ‘phone’ comparisons Stephanie Palazzolo and Jessica E. Lessin write at The Information: OpenAI in recent weeks discussed acquiring a startup its CEO Sam Altman has been working on with ex-Apple designer Jony Ive’s studio to develop an artificial intelligence-powered personal device, according to two people with direct knowledge of the deal talks. […] Designs for the AI device are still early and haven’t been finalized, the people said. Potential designs include a “phone” without a screen and AI-enabled household devices, they said. Others close to the project are adamant that it is “not a phone.” That second paragraph shows how potentially innovative ... Read full article.