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Jony Ive, the legendary Apple designer, expressed regret over the unintended negative consequences of smartphones and social media, particularly their societal impact. He's now collaborating with OpenAI to develop AI-centric hardware aimed at mitigating screen addiction. Ive acknowledges the responsibility he feels for past contributions to this issue. However, the success of his new venture remains uncertain, given the recent failures of similar AI-focused devices. The project faces skepticism due to concerns about AI's societal impact, including its potential effect on education and job security.

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