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Sam & Jony introduce io
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Takeaways
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We have the opportunity to completely reimagine what it means to use a computer.
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Sam is a rare visionary who shoulders incredible responsibility, yet his curiosity and humility remain utterly inspiring.
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Jony is the deepest thinker of anyone I have ever met, leading to unmatched ideas.
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I moved to America, drawn by the exhilarating optimism of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and I believe we are at the beginning of the greatest technological revolution of our lifetimes.
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Everything I have learned over the last 30 years has led me to this moment.
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Two years ago, Jony and I started discussing the future of AI and new kinds of computers while I was running OpenAI and Jony was running his design firm, LoveFrom, which has an incredible collection of talent.
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It became clear that we needed a third company, leading to the founding of io with extraordinary engineers Scott Cannon, Evans Hankey, and Tang Tan, who have built a remarkable team of experts in various fields.
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io is merging with OpenAI to create a family of devices that enable people to use AI to create wonderful things.
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The first device we've been working on has completely captured our imagination, and Jony believes it is the best work our team has ever done, following his iconic designs like the iPhone and MacBook Pro. The prototype device I took home is the coolest piece of technology the world will have ever seen.
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The products we currently use to connect us to advanced technology are decades old, suggesting there's something better beyond these legacy products.
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If I wanted to ask ChatGPT something, I would have to go through multiple steps on my laptop, which limits the current tools' efficiency.
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My son Charlie was the first in our family to use ChatGPT and encouraged me to meet Sam.
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Meeting Jony's family was a privilege, and it felt special to connect with someone new after a long time.
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Sam and I clicked because we share a strong vision and similar values about technology's role and impact.
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To understand where technology is headed, focus on the people making decisions and their values, rather than the technology itself.
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San Francisco is a mythical place in American history, associated with the leading edge of culture and technology, and its unique geography and absurd hills have played a significant role in fostering creativity and innovation, making it a hub for many groundbreaking developments.
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Creative freedom must be expressed in all its weirdness; you can't selectively choose it.
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I owe San Francisco an enormous debt of gratitude for its role in my journey and the opportunities it has provided.
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I want to democratize access to technology so that everyone, not just a small percentage of the population, can bring their ideas to life.
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Sam shoulders an immense responsibility, focusing not just on himself or his company, but on the well-being of customers, society, and culture.
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Users of our latest model report being two to three times more productive in their scientific work, thanks to the support of a team of geniuses and advanced technology.
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We are on the brink of a new generation of technology that has the potential to enhance our capabilities and make us better versions of ourselves.