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Tech Bros Sam Altman and Jony Ive Just Dropped the Most Hyped AI Device You Didn't Know You Needed

As Kuromon Market in Osaka was about to close for the evening I sampled some delicious king crab and did a final lap of the market when I stumbled upon one of the most Japanese scenes I could possibly imagine, a little girl, making friends with a robot.

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In a move that screams “peak Silicon Valley,” tech darlings Sam Altman and Jony Ive have joined forces in a mind-blowing $6.5 billion acquisition that’s leaving everyone with more questions than answers.

The OpenAI CEO and legendary Apple designer aren’t just collaborating - they’re promising to revolutionize how we interact with technology, all while waxing poetic about San Francisco’s mythical tech ecosystem.

The Mysterious AI Device

While details remain frustratingly vague, Altman claims they’re developing a “family of devices” that will make our current tech look like ancient relics. Ive, the design mastermind behind the iPhone, seems equally excited, suggesting we’re on the brink of a technological transformation that will “make us our better selves”.

Silicon Valley’s Dynamic Duo

Their announcement video, filmed at the quintessential San Francisco cafe, reads like a tech romance novel. Altman describes the prototype as “the coolest piece of technology the world will have ever seen” - a statement so bold it practically begs for an eye roll.

The San Francisco Dream

Both men can’t stop gushing about San Francisco, with Altman calling it a “mythical place in American history” where creative freedom reigns supreme. It’s a love letter to a city that continues to be the epicenter of technological innovation, even as tech bros increasingly get dragged for their utopian rhetoric.

The kicker? They’re teasing us with a “we’ll share more next year” promise. Classic tech move: maximum hype, minimum substance. Stay tuned, tech enthusiasts - this could be revolutionary or just another overhyped Silicon Valley pipe dream.

AUTHOR: mp

SOURCE: SF Gate