According to reports from Business Insider, OpenAI recently reached an acquisition deal with Jonathan Ive, the former iPhone designer, for a staggering $6.5 billion. This marks a highly anticipated collaboration in the tech industry. In response, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, also shared his thoughts and joined the discussion.
In the tech world, the rapid development of AI technology has driven major players to seek top talent in order to take the lead in this field. OpenAI’s acquisition of io, a hardware company founded by Ive, plans to collaborate with his design firm, LoveFrom, to develop innovative AI hardware.
In response to this new development, Pichai highly praised Ive. During an interview on the podcast "Decoder," he said, "Overall, Ive is one of a kind." He mentioned Ive's remarkable achievements, including the design of several iconic Apple products such as the iMac, iPhone, and Apple Watch.
Pichai stated that although he hasn't had many opportunities to meet Ive, like many other tech professionals, he has long admired Ive's design works. He commented, "I think it's very exciting. A wave of innovation is rising, and many people often underestimate the importance of this moment." While expressing his anticipation for the products that Ive and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, are about to launch, he emphasized that Google is also driving significant innovations in this field as AI technology propels industry transformation.
It is worth noting that Pichai added that this does not mean there will be some mysterious AI hardware product replacing current smart devices. With ongoing advancements, the integration of AI and hardware will undoubtedly bring more possibilities and opportunities to the industry.
Key Points:
🌟 OpenAI has acquired Jonathan Ive for $6.5 billion and plans to jointly develop AI hardware.
🎨 Google CEO Pichai praised Ive as "one of a kind" and highly commended his design works.
🚀 Pichai emphasized that Google is also driving significant AI innovations, and industry transformation is ongoing.
