<ul><li>OpenAI is acquiring Jony Ive's stealth AI company, io, for $6.5 billion in a deal set to close this summer.</li><li>The acquisition will give OpenAI a dedicated unit for developing AI-powered devices and bring in former Apple designers, including Ive, known for iconic products like the iPhone.</li><li>The deal includes 55 hardware engineers, software developers, and manufacturing experts from io, with a vision to launch new products in 2026.</li><li>Ive and his team will lead all design work at OpenAI, with a focus on software design like ChatGPT, hinting at novel products in the future.</li></ul>

OpenAI to Buy Jony Ive’s Stealth Startup for $6.5 Billion

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