OMG! OpenAI's $6.4 Billion Bet on Jony Ive: Is This the End of the iPhone Era?

Like Billion Dollar Decisions Are Hard Okay?

Okay dolls let's be real. When I heard about OpenAI dropping $6.4 BILLION on Jony Ive's company IO I was like 'Wait WHAT?!' That's more than I spend on contour kits in a lifetime! But Sarah Friar OpenAI's CFO she's all about it. She says valuing a super young startup is like totally difficult but they're betting on 'great people and beyond.' I guess it's like trusting Kanye with a fashion line – risky but could be genius right?

Beyond the Phone: Envisioning the Future of AI (and Selfies!)

Friar's vision is kinda mind blowing. She's talking about AI devices that go beyond just a phone. Like imagine a world where AI understands your every need – maybe even picks the perfect filter for your Instagram pics without you even asking! She wants to get everyone excited about AI and honestly who wouldn't be? Except maybe my mom who still thinks 'the cloud' is where you keep your rain boots.

Is This the End of the iPhone Era? I'm Shook!

Eddy Cue from Apple thinks AI devices could replace the iPhone in ten years! Like NOOOO! What will I do without my Memojis?! But seriously Friar says OpenAI wants to work with Apple but they also want their own stuff. It's like when I tried to launch my own makeup line while still collaborating with Kylie – gotta keep those options open you know?

No Touchscreens? Is That Even Allowed?

Okay this is where things get super mysterious. Friar is hinting at new devices WITHOUT TOUCHSCREENS! What am I supposed to do just TALK to my device? It's giving me major early 2000s vibes. She's all about this 'mystique' and keeping things secret just like when I was planning my surprise party for North. The suspense is KILLING me!

A New Era of AI: Seeing Hearing and Talking Our Way to the Future

Friar says we're entering a new era where tech is more than just touch. It's about seeing hearing and talking – just like us humans! And apparently their AI models are great at that. Maybe I should have OpenAI write my next caption instead of thinking about it all day lol.

Can You Handle It?

So is this the end of the iPhone? Will AI devices take over the world? Only time will tell dolls. But one thing's for sure: I'll be documenting it all on my Instagram Story. Stay tuned!