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In a rare and insightful interview following the acquisition of Jony Ive’s AI startup, LoveFrom, by OpenAI, design visionary Jony Ive and prominent investor Laurene Powell Jobs have voiced a powerful message: humanity deserves a more thoughtful and human-centered approach to technology. Their perspectives, shaped by years of experience at the forefront of innovation, offer a critical examination of technology's impact, acknowledging both its immense benefits and its detrimental consequences.

The sale of LoveFrom, Ive’s design firm founded after his departure from Apple, to OpenAI signals a significant shift in the landscape of AI development. While the collaboration promises exciting advancements, Ive and Powell Jobs emphasize the importance of prioritizing ethical considerations and human well-being alongside technological progress. They express a concern that the relentless pursuit of innovation has, in some ways, led to a disconnect between technology and the human experience.

“There’s a sense that we’ve been so focused on what we can do, we haven’t really paused to ask should we do it?” Powell Jobs stated, reflecting a growing sentiment among thinkers and policymakers. This sentiment underscores the need for a more deliberate and responsible approach to technology development, one that considers the long-term societal implications.

Ive echoes this sentiment, highlighting the importance of design in shaping technology's impact.