Ive stated that many of us have an uneasy relationship to technology at the present time. He added that working on the upcoming AI device with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was motivated by the sense that “humanity deserve better.” In May, Ive claimed that his latest work was driven by the desire to own up to the “unintended effects” associated with the iPhone. This included concerns about smartphone-related concerns such as users being addicted screens and social media. Ive acknowledged this again, and said that the collaboration with Altman had revived his optimism about technology. “If you create something new, if your innovation is successful, you will have unanticipated consequences. Some will be positive, while others will be negative. Even though some of the less-than-positive consequences were unintentional I still feel responsible. The manifestation of this is a determination and desire to be useful. Ive says that LoveFrom would not exist without her involvement. Ive’s io is being bought by OpenAI for nearly $6.5 billion. Powell Jobs will benefit from her investment if the secretive gadget is as successful as the iPhone.
They don’t reveal any details about the device Ive is developing with OpenAI but Powell Jobs expects big things. Powell Jobs said that she had “watched in real time” how ideas progressed from a simple thought to words, drawings, stories, prototypes and then another type of prototype. “And then you see something that makes you think, I can’t imagine it getting any better. Then, seeing the next version which is even more amazing. It’s amazing to watch something new manifest.
