OpenAI Lures Apple Design Chief With $6.5B for "Next iPhone Moment"
OpenAI acquires Jony Ive's AI startup for $6.5B to create the next 'iPhone moment' with revolutionary AI hardware.
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A seismic shift in the tech world!
Today, OpenAI announced a $6.5 billion all-equity acquisition of io, the AI device startup founded by former Apple legendary designer Jony Ive.
With this move, OpenAI aims to define the next generation of AI computers, seizing the next "iPhone moment."
Sam Altman spared no praise, calling Ive "the world’s greatest designer."
The design maestro behind iconic products like the iPhone and iPad will personally lead OpenAI’s creative and design efforts, targeting a groundbreaking AI device that "transcends screens."
The first product is expected to make a stunning debut in 2026.
Altman revealed he has been testing a prototype for some time, describing it as "the coolest product the world has ever seen."
Ive’s departure has undoubtedly left Apple on edge. Following the announcement, Apple’s stock fell over 2%.
