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Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

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Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

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Very exciting. This must be a smart speaker right?

I bet it'll be a smartphone that has front cameras to fingerprint your retina and back cameras to track everyone else's. In about half a decade, Zuck will show up with £100b to acquire it.

In all seriousness, Sam has been on record that smartphones indirectly contribute to information/tech addiction, and that lack of digital well-being is a global epidemic [0]. May be that. Surely, that?

[0] https://blog.samaltman.com/the-merge

Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

#12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Jony Ive is involved, so it will probably cost $1,500 and require you to turn it upside down to charge it. But damn if it doesn't look sexy sitting on your desk...

It will also forego usability for appearance. Who needs a keyboard to type anyway...

I'm still not convinced The Onion's Macbook Wheel wasn't a real thing he tried to convince Jobs to make.

Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

#13
Prediction based on the history of these two luminaries of the industry: a beautiful, featureless orb that uses AI to autonomously scan your eyeballs and enroll you in crypto scams[1].

[1] https://www.reuters.com/technology/scrutiny-iris-scanning-cr...

Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

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> One possibility is OpenAI is building its own operating system... Imagine an AI-native operating system that could generate apps in real-time based on what it believes its user needs, or one that listens to nearby conversations and automatically pulls up relevant information for its user. I’m imagining that right now… it’s not looking good.

Carl leaned back in his leather chair, a cup of steaming chamomile tea beside him. The article he'd just read about Jony Ive and Sam Altman's possible collaboration on an AI device floated around in his mind. He looked out at the bustling city through the tall windows of his penthouse office, pondering the future.

"In a world increasingly reliant on instant information and instant solutions," he mused aloud, "it isn't far-fetched to believe that AI will not only supplement, but also redefine our interactions. I imagine a device - not necessarily a phone in the traditional sense - but an omnipresent companion, molding itself seamlessly into our daily lives."

He imagined a slim, sleek device, devoid of buttons. Its surface would be smooth, reflective, giving off a gentle glow. It would be adaptive and intuitive, learning and understanding its user's preferences and habits. No longer would people have to spend time inputting data or even searching for answers. The device would provide not just answers but also anticipate needs, offering solutions before the user even recognized a problem.

"Imagine," Carl whispered, "walking into a room and the device automatically adjusts the lighting based on your mood, perhaps playing soft ambient music in the background. And as you work, it sifts through documents, instantly pulling up relevant information, or perhaps even creating presentations on-the-fly, guided only by your voice or thoughts."

He saw the potential for deeper human connection. With mundane tasks outsourced to the AI, people would have more time to engage in meaningful interactions, fostering relationships, and pursuing passions. But Carl also recognized potential challenges. The blurring line between man and machine could bring about questions of privacy, dependence, and even identity.

"We are on the brink of an era where AI won't just assist but will become an extension of ourselves," he thought. He envisioned people discussing ideas with their AI, debating, learning, and growing together. This AI wouldn't be just a tool; it would be a partner.

However, Carl was also wary. Such power in the hands of a device meant it would be a beacon for hackers and those with malicious intent. Moreover, the ethical considerations of creating an AI so deeply integrated into human life would be immense.

Drawing a deep breath, Carl looked down at his own smartphone. "A relic," he chuckled. "In a decade or two, we'll look at these devices as we do now with rotary phones or fax machines."

He took a sip of his tea, now lukewarm. "It's an exciting future," he whispered. "But one we need to step into with caution and consciousness."

His assistant, a traditional machine, beeped, reminding him of his next meeting. Carl smiled, looking forward to the day his meetings would be scheduled, organized, and even anticipated by an AI that truly understood him.

Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

#16
I wonder if it would be a human-ish/esque/like interface to the MMLM? At Japanese Complete, we recently announced such a project to become available once the MMLMs are more dialed in. I think this is a natural step for the big players. We have our curriculum as an edge, so optimistically beat featurization. Announcement: https://japanesecomplete.com/articles/?p=1574

Re: Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Altman reportedly collaborating on mysterious AI device

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post #3

> One possibility is OpenAI is building its own operating system... Imagine an AI-native operating system that could generate apps in real-time based on what it believes its user needs, or one that listens to nearby conversations and automatically pulls up relevant information for its user. I’m imagining that right now… it’s not looking good.

It's terrifying but exciting nonetheless. It feels like I'm living during the times of Xerox Parc, with design studies like the Alto showing off what's possible on bleeding edge, stupendously expensive one-off hardware.
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