🔒 OpenAI finalized the purchase of io. A mysterious AI device is coming

What will emerge from the combination of Ive’s craftmanship, Altman’s technological infrastructure and Cheyer’s unique conversational interface?

Last Wednesday, the transaction between OpenAI and the startup io was officially confirmed. This marks the beginning of Hera, a project that had been shrouded in mystery until now. 

A device that is neither a phone nor a laptop

OpenAI representatives emphasized that the device they’ve worked on as part of the project aims to be completely different to the smart devices we’ve been used to. Its goal isn’t to compete with iPhones or MacBooks, but open up a whole new category — a personal AI companion that works in the background and doesn’t distract the user.

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