Former CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, Sam Altman, has announced plans to launch a new artificial intelligence venture following his ousting from the company. Reports indicate that former co-founder and president of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, will likely join Altman in this new AI project. The exact details of the venture are still unknown, but Altman has been in discussions with semiconductor executives, including chip designer Arm.
In addition to this news, reports have emerged about Altman’s broader ambitions in developing AI. It was revealed that former chief Apple designer Jony Ive is considering launching an AI hardware device with Altman, which would be a first-of-its-kind project if it comes to fruition. SoftBank CEO and investor Masayoshi Son has also been involved in discussions with Altman and Ive about this idea.
While the new AI venture will likely take years to develop, OpenAI’s hardware efforts are currently in their earliest stages. This news comes after OpenAI disbanded its robotics research division in July 2021 due to technical roadblocks. The reports of Altman’s new AI venture and collaborations with industry leaders like Jony Ive and semiconductor executives mark an intriguing turn of events for the future of AI development.