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OpenAI, Jony Ive's AI Device Faces Delays Over Technical Issues
OpenAI and Jony Ive face unresolved software, privacy, and infrastructure challenges delaying their palm-sized AI device's launch beyond 2026, sources told Financial Times.
- On October 5, 2025, the Financial Times reported OpenAI and Jony Ive's LoveFrom face technical issues that could delay a palm-sized, screenless device planned for next year.
- Behind the scenes, sources point to unresolved software and privacy issues while teams remain undecided on the assistant's personality and mannerisms, slowing progress.
- Engineers warn that OpenAI struggles to secure enough compute and a sustainable budget despite buying io for about $6.5 billion and hiring more than 20 former Apple employees, while manufacturing talks involve Luxshare Precision Industry.
- As a result, the teams may delay the launch to next year as they address technical issues, with industry watchers citing the Humane AI Pin as a commercial failure warning.
- Strategically, OpenAI appears to be betting on hardware as the device could redefine personal AI interactions beyond voice-only platforms amid a valuation now exceeding more than $500 billion.
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