Group 1 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman presented a prototype of a device developed in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, aiming to launch 100 million "AI companion" devices by the end of next year [1][2] - The acquisition of Ive's startup io, valued at $6.5 billion, is expected to potentially add $1 trillion in value to OpenAI, marking a significant strategic shift towards hardware manufacturing [1][3] - The device is designed to be discreet and portable, intended to reduce screen time for users, and will not be a smartphone or glasses [2][3] Group 2 - This move signifies OpenAI's transition from a pure software company to a hardware manufacturer, indicating a competitive escalation in the AI sector against tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon [3] - Altman's prediction of a $1 trillion valuation increase suggests that these "AI companion" devices could create market opportunities similar to the smartphone revolution [3]
OpenAI万亿美元市值就靠它了？联手“iPhone之父”打造“AI伴侣”设备，目标1亿台，明年末出货
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-05-22 06:02