OpenAI CEO Confirms Revolutionary AI Device Launch Within Two Years, Designed with Former Apple Chief Jony Ive

Jan 05, 2026
Fortune
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Summary

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirms the company's first AI device, designed with former Apple chief Jony Ive, will launch within two years as a revolutionary iPhone-like product that prioritizes 'peace and calm' over distracting notifications, with completed prototypes featuring surprising simplicity and intelligent information filtering.

Key Points

  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirms the company's first AI device will launch in less than two years, designed with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive to be as revolutionary as the iPhone
  • The device aims to provide 'peace and calm' rather than the stress of current technology, avoiding distracting notifications and flashing lights that create an 'unsettling' user experience
  • First prototypes are complete and feature surprising simplicity, with the device designed to capture life context and filter information intelligently rather than overwhelm users

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