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Sir Jony Ive, the renowned designer behind the iPhone, has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to create technology that reflects a renewed optimism and a commitment to bettering humanity.
Ive acknowledged the unintended negative consequences of modern technology, stating,
"If you make something new, if you innovate, there will be consequences unforeseen, and some will be wonderful and some will be harmful."He emphasized that his upcoming designs will be driven by a guiding principle:
"a sense of 'we deserve better. Humanity deserves better.'" This reflects his sense of responsibility for the impact of smartphones and social media, which have been linked to rising mental health issues, especially among young people.
The partnership with OpenAI, known for its advancements in artificial intelligence, signals a hopeful direction for technology that prioritizes human well-being and ethical innovation.
Experts have noted the growing concerns about technology's role in increasing anxiety and mental health challenges, particularly among teenagers. As one observer remarked,
"You can only look at the studies being done on teenage girls and on anxiety in young people, and the rise of mental health needs, to understand that we've gone sideways."Ive's collaboration with OpenAI aims to address these challenges by designing tech that not only advances capabilities but also aligns with the values and needs of society, striving to create tools that humanity truly deserves.
Sources: iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive has partnered with OpenAI to develop new technology inspired by the belief that "humanity deserves better." Ive expressed responsibility for some negative impacts of modern tech and aims to create innovations with positive consequences amid concerns over smartphones and social media.
