TOBY SHAPSHAK: Google’s AI news overshadowed by OpenAI’s oi acquisition
New start-up founded by Jonny Ive is suddenly seen as a major threat to Apple
30 May 2025 - 05:00
It was meant to be Google’s big week, with its long-awaited AI announcements at its annual developer’s conference. But all the glory was hogged by OpenAI’s $6.4bn acquisition of oi, the start-up founded by Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive.
Ive will take on the same role as head of design for OpenAI as it looks to convert its lead in AI to consumer electronics devices. With a surname that has confounded spellcheckers since his halcyon days designing Apple’s greatest product, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch, Ive’s new venture is suddenly seen as a major threat to Apple...
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