What To Watch For
OpenAI’s companion is slated for release in 2027, according to Bloomberg, which noted that timeline could be subject to change as Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, alleging the company’s hardware division illegally obtained manufacturing designs and prototypes.
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Tangent
OpenAI is developing about five different physical products, Bloomberg added, reporting the company is looking to develop an AI device that could replace the smartphone.
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Key Background
OpenAI acquired device startup io Products last year for $6.4 billion, bringing aboard Jony Ive, Apple’s famed former chief design officer. Ive is one of several ex-Apple employees to join OpenAI, with Tang Tan, former Apple vice president, and engineer Chang Liu also becoming a part of the AI startup. Apple accused Tan in its lawsuit of organizing efforts to obtain sensitive materials about Apple and its future products, while Liu allegedly stole an Apple laptop with confidential information when she left the company. Apple has claimed OpenAI hired more than 400 people from its company. OpenAI told Bloomberg it took Apple’s allegations “seriously” but was not “aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit.” Apple is seeking damages and for OpenAI to discontinue the use of the alleged confidential information.
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Further Reading
Apple Claims OpenAI Stole Trade Secrets In New Lawsuit (Forbes)
OpenAI Reportedly Pitches Granting U.S. Government 5% Stake (Forbes)