Openai buys Jony Ive’s Ai Hardware Company

Openai bought IO, a company founded by former Apple Design President Jony Ivee and many other ex -engineers from his time there, including Scott Cannon, Evans Hanken and Tang Tan.

“We have combined together the best engineers and programs, the best technicians, scientists, scientists, researchers and experts in developing products and manufacturing them,” said Samtman, CEO of Openai. In a joint post. “Many of us have worked closely for decades. The IO team, which focuses on developing products that inspire, empower and empower, now focused with Openai to work more intimate with search, engineering and products teams in San Francisco.”

The value of the deal is about 6.5 billion dollars, Bloomberg Reports. About 55 engineers, software developers and manufacturing experts will join Openai as part of the acquisition. The first devices that follow the acquisition are launched in 2026.

You will not join Openai, the design company, Lovefrom, will remain independent, but “will take over the design for all Openai, including its programs.” Bloomberg He says.