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Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are working on a new AI-powered device (gadgetbond.com)
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[–] Lugh@futurology.today 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

*So, what exactly is this device? That remains one of the biggest questions. According to The Times, Ive and Altman have discussed how generative AI could revolutionize the way people interact with computers. Their vision is to create a device that can handle complex tasks far beyond the capabilities of traditional software. It’s rumored that last year’s discussions were inspired by touchscreen technology, potentially taking cues from the original iPhone.

I am simultaneously intrigued and mystified. I'm trying to figure out how a combination of a touchscreen and generated AI could be a revolutionary new advanced way to interact with software. I guess we will have to wait and see.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm trying to figure out how a combination of a touchscreen and generated AI could be a revolutionary new advanced way to interact with software.

It could be a sort of AI-only front end, where rather than interacting with specific apps and files, you simply ask the AI to retrieve information and perform tasks. Frankly, I don't think the technology is there yet, and I'm not sure that it will ever be reliable enough for people to trust it over traditional interfaces.

[–] Lugh@futurology.today 2 points 1 month ago

With the issue of hallucinations. There is no sign of a solution to this problem and it renders much of the potential applications useless. It doesn't matter in art generation, but I would never want to trust it with a life or death decision, or even one that was slightly important.