OpenAI and Jony Ive Struggle With Screen-less AI Device

[nihalsari]

OpenAI and Apple design legend Jony Ive are working on a palm-sized, screen-less AI device acquired via OpenAI’s $6.5B purchase of Ive’s startup io. The Financial Times reports unresolved issues around the device’s “personality,” privacy, and computing infrastructure could delay its planned 2026 launch.
Sources say the device would take an “always on” approach to audio and visual cues, but the team has struggled to make it respond only when useful and end conversations gracefully.

[EmTeam]

A screenless device sounds futuristic but risky. User interaction will be the biggest challenge.

[jacson4]

I’m curious how they’ll make it intuitive without visuals. Could redefine hardware design.