my main takeaway from the Altman-Ive video is most of it was spent using Ive's credibility, as a human-centered design giant, to humanize Altman
“sam has the best family jony is so humble i love san francisco because all of the worlds taste is made here jony is the best designer in history sam is the biggest visionary of my life jony has designed the future of computers no you did, sam” - jony/sam glazefest 2025
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Jony Ive, renowned for his transformative design work at Apple, including the iPhone and MacBook, has recently collaborated with Sam Altman on their first AI product. While Ive's accolades primarily highlight the iPhone and MacBook, some industry observers note that the Apple Watch and AirPods have also had a profound impact on consumer perception. Ive, described as a human-centered design giant and the best designer in history by some, has been involved in discussions about his career, urbanism, and design philosophy. The collaboration with Altman, a recognized visionary, aims to blend design and AI innovation. Despite speculation, experts do not believe Ive's new AI products will threaten Apple's market position. The partnership has also been seen as a way to humanize Altman by leveraging Ive's credibility in design.