Coming soon: an AI-powered smartphone alternative boosted by ChatGPT?


OpenAI is reportedly considering buying io Products, a startup created by Ive and Altman (pic), who also still helms the ChatGPT publisher. — AFP

OpenAI is reportedly considering buying a hardware startup called io Products, founded by Jony Ive and Sam Altman, with the aim of creating a revolutionary consumer device entirely managed by artificial intelligence.

According to The Information, OpenAI is considering buying io Products, a startup created by Jony Ive, associated with many of Apple's iconic designs, and Sam Altman, who also still helms the ChatGPT publisher. The sum of US$500mil (RM2.24bil) has been cited for this potential acquisition, which is already sparking much speculation.

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