OpenAI is Building the iPhone of AI

The evolution of OpenAI’s suite of models follows a trajectory strikingly similar to that of Apple’s iPhones. With every successive and advanced update, the consumers are willing to pay an extra price. “The o1 preview is deeply flawed, but when o1 comes out, it will feel like a major leap forward,” said OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, on his long-term vision of providing quality over quantity. 

Altman himself draws heavily from Steve Jobs’ legacy and is actively building the ‘iPhone of artificial intelligence’. His focus on shipping “rockets” instead of trash isn’t just a throwaway observation about the current AI market but a core part of OpenAI’s new strategy.