According to Mars Finance, on September 22nd, foreign media reported that in April this year, it was rumored that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive to design AI hardware for individuals, and they were currently seeking external investment. Ive himself confirmed this on September 21st.

The report mentions that the new company could raise $1 billion in funding by the end of the year. The project currently has only 10 employees, including two key figures who worked with Ive on developing the iPhone. As for the product itself, there were rumors last year suggesting it was inspired by touchscreen technology and the first-generation iPhone, but this information has not been confirmed. (JinShi)