OpenAI Buys Jony Ive’s AI Hardware Startup in Bold $6.5B Deal
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San Francisco, USA: In a milestone AI-industry acquisition, OpenAI is purchasing Jony Ive’s “io” startup in an all-stock deal worth around $6.5 billion. Ive, known for his iconic Apple designs, will spearhead next-generation AI devices, hinting at new hardware categories that fuse minimalistic design with powerful machine learning. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls it a “creative collective,” banking on Ive’s knack for innovation to challenge entrenched tech giants. Observers see the move as a sign that specialized AI-driven hardware could define the future of consumer electronics.
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Key Entities
- • OpenAI: AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, heavily funded by Microsoft.
- • Jony Ive: Legendary former Apple designer, now leading “io” to revolutionize AI hardware.
- • Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI, championing mainstream AI adoption through software and soon, devices.
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