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Jony Ive’s AI Wearable Project Faces Technical Hurdles as OpenAI Expands Compute Partnerships

Jony Ive’s AI Wearable Project Faces Technical Hurdles as OpenAI Expands Compute Partnerships

Renowned designer Jony Ive is collaborating with OpenAI on a palm‑size, screenless AI device that captures audio and visual cues to respond to user requests. The effort has encountered technical challenges, including limited computing capacity and difficulty fine‑tuning conversational flow. OpenAI recently announced a multibillion‑dollar data‑center partnership with AMD, a move praised by CEO Sam Altman to boost compute power. The venture joins a crowded field of AI wearables, such as the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin, which have struggled to gain traction, while Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses have seen sales surge. OpenAI also completed a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive’s design firm, io.

AI Auteur Josh Kerrigan Builds Cult Series Neural Viz Amid Hollywood Interest

AI Auteur Josh Kerrigan Builds Cult Series Neural Viz Amid Hollywood Interest

Josh Kerrigan, the creator behind the AI‑driven series Neural Viz, has turned a decade of traditional film work into a pioneering use of generative AI tools. By writing scripts, storyboarding each shot and then using image generators, motion‑capture software and voice synthesis, he produces a distinctive, documentary‑style sci‑fi comedy that has attracted a devoted online following and attention from major studios. Kerrigan continues to experiment with new AI applications while planning non‑AI projects and navigating the evolving relationship between creators and the film industry.

Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home to Early Users

Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home to Early Users

Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home, the next‑generation AI for smart‑home devices, to users who have opted into early access. The upgrade currently supports doorbells and cameras in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. New features such as Ask Home let users ask natural‑language questions about device status, while Home Briefing provides AI‑enhanced summaries of video events, including detailed pet‑monitoring insights. Early adopters report both impressive capabilities and a handful of bugs as the program expands.

OpenAI Launches AI-Generated Video Social App Amid Growing Concerns Over Content Guardrails

OpenAI Launches AI-Generated Video Social App Amid Growing Concerns Over Content Guardrails

OpenAI has released a standalone social app that uses its Sora 2 video‑generation model to create AI‑produced vertical videos, offering a TikTok‑like feed where users can generate avatars of themselves after identity verification. The platform includes safeguards that block nudity and restrict the use of other people’s likenesses without permission, while copyright rules remain fluid. In parallel, Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system has begun prompting drowsy drivers to stay focused with the feature, raising safety questions. Researchers also reported a breakthrough in creating human eggs from skin cells, a development that could impact infertility treatment but also sparks ethical debate.

OpenAI Strikes Major Chip Deal with AMD, Securing Future AI Compute

OpenAI Strikes Major Chip Deal with AMD, Securing Future AI Compute

OpenAI announced a multi‑year agreement to purchase a massive volume of AMD chips, including the right to acquire roughly a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker. The deal commits OpenAI to buying six gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs over the coming years, with the first gigawatt slated for deployment in the second half of 2026. In addition to expanding its AMD partnership, OpenAI will continue to invest in Nvidia hardware. The agreement is positioned as a key component of a broader U.S. push to build AI data centers and reflects the growing demand for compute power across the generative‑AI ecosystem.

OpenAI Introduces New Controls for Sora’s Cameo Feature

OpenAI Introduces New Controls for Sora’s Cameo Feature

OpenAI announced updates to its invite‑only Sora app that give users more control over how their likenesses are used in AI‑generated videos. The changes let creators add keyword or scenario restrictions to their cameo profiles and make the watermark on downloaded videos more visible. The move follows criticism from copyright experts and recent legal challenges involving AI‑generated content. OpenAI’s head of Sora, Bill Peebles, said the company is also refining safety guardrails to reduce false negatives while addressing concerns from creators and rights holders.

Genio Notes: AI‑Powered App Redefines Modern College Study

Genio Notes: AI‑Powered App Redefines Modern College Study

A seasoned professional reflects on how returning to college after two decades would differ thanks to AI‑driven tools. The focus is on Genio Notes, a purpose‑built note‑taking app that records lectures, timestamps notes, imports slides, and offers near‑perfect transcription. The app also organizes material into collections and provides AI features such as automatic outlines and quiz generation. Available on iOS and Android, Genio Notes costs $129/£144 per year with a free 30‑day trial, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution for today’s students.

AI Chatbots Pose Risks When Posed as Therapists, Experts Warn

AI Chatbots Pose Risks When Posed as Therapists, Experts Warn

Generative AI chatbots are increasingly marketed as mental‑health companions, but researchers and clinicians say they lack the safeguards and expertise of licensed therapists. Studies reveal flaws in their therapeutic approach, and regulators are beginning to act, with state laws banning AI‑based therapy and federal investigations targeting major AI firms. While some companies add disclaimers, the technology’s confidence and tendency to affirm users can be harmful. Experts advise seeking qualified human professionals and using purpose‑built therapy bots rather than generic AI chat tools.

OpenAI and Jony Ive Face Technical Setbacks on Upcoming AI Device

OpenAI and Jony Ive Face Technical Setbacks on Upcoming AI Device

OpenAI’s partnership with designer Jony Ive is encountering technical hurdles that could delay the launch of their anticipated AI hardware, slated for sometime in 2026. Issues include defining the assistant’s voice and personality, addressing privacy concerns of a constantly listening device, and managing budget pressures tied to the required computing power. CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a pocket-sized, display‑free form factor, but the project remains in flux as the team works through these challenges, especially after the market disappointment of similar products like the Humane AI Pin.

OpenAI Rolls Out Sora, an AI‑Generated Video Social Platform, via Invite Codes

OpenAI Rolls Out Sora, an AI‑Generated Video Social Platform, via Invite Codes

OpenAI has launched Sora, a new social media app focused on AI‑generated videos. The iOS‑only service, which also runs at Sora.com, is being released initially in the United States and Canada and is limited to users who receive an invite code. Access is prioritized for paying ChatGPT Pro subscribers, who can share up to four additional codes with friends. All content on Sora is labeled as AI‑created, and the app requires users to log in with a ChatGPT account and enable push notifications to receive updates on availability.

OpenAI and Jony Ive Work Toward Screen‑Free AI Companion Device

OpenAI and Jony Ive Work Toward Screen‑Free AI Companion Device

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is partnering with designer Jony Ive to develop a palm‑sized, screen‑less AI gadget that can sit on a desk or be carried. The device will interact through microphones, speakers and cameras, aiming to offer a conversational experience that feels like a helpful friend rather than a generic digital assistant. Engineers are wrestling with challenges around the device’s voice, personality, engagement timing, privacy and the massive compute power needed to run advanced language models. The first unit is slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027.

Sora Adds User Controls for AI-Generated Video Appearances

Sora Adds User Controls for AI-Generated Video Appearances

OpenAI's Sora app, described as a "TikTok for deepfakes," now lets users limit how AI-generated versions of themselves appear in videos. The update introduces preferences that can block cameo appearances in political content, restrict specific language, or prevent certain visual contexts. OpenAI says the changes are part of broader weekend updates aimed at stabilizing the platform and addressing safety concerns. While the new tools give creators more say over their digital likenesses, critics note that past AI tools have been bypassed, and the watermark remains weak. OpenAI pledges further refinements.