<ul><li>Jony Ive, designer of the iPhone, is set to become the design lead for OpenAI, known for ChatGPT AI.</li><li>OpenAI is acquiring Ive's io company for $6.5 billion, and Ive will focus on upgrading OpenAI's software.</li><li>Ive, who left Apple in 2019, expressed concerns about unintended consequences of past products like the iPhone.</li><li>Ive and OpenAI CEO Altman may explore AI-capable consumer hardware, likely wearables rather than smartphones.</li><li>There might be a focus on enhancing wearables with AI features like cameras for immersive experiences.</li><li>Ive aims to upgrade the visual appeal of OpenAI's software interfaces like ChatGPT and Sora.</li><li>OpenAI, in partnership with Apple, is working on delivering AI experiences, potentially hinting at hardware developments.</li><li>Ive's Loveform firm will remain independent but will collaborate with OpenAI as a client.</li><li>Altman and Ive are hinting at developing AI-powered devices that could revolutionize consumer electronics.</li><li>OpenAI, with Ive's design expertise, aims to enter the smart glasses space, competing with Meta and Google Gemini.</li></ul>

iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI, but don't expect a new ChatGPT smartphone

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