<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/openai-is-working-on-x-like-social-media-network-report-3495384">OpenAI</a> co-founder Sam Altman has announced partnership with legendary Apple Inc veteran Jony Ive to build new-age AI hardware.</p><p>Popularly known for designing the iconic iPhone, Watches, iPads and Mac devices, Ive left Apple a few years ago (in 2019) to start his own firm LoveForm. In 2024, Jony founded a subsidiary company, 'io', with co-founders Scott Cannon, Evans Hankey and Tang Tan.</p><p>The new firm is home to a 55+ team of globally acclaimed technologists, physicists, scientists, and researchers, including former software and hardware experts from Apple.</p>.I/O 2025 Highlights: Google Android XR Glasses, Glow AI cinema creator, new Gemini AI tools and more.<p>Now, the io engineers will be collaborating with OpenAI's team, and with Jony Ive at the helm, they are planning to usher in a new line of AI hardware.</p><p>OpenAI is reportedly acquiring io hardware firm for $6.5 billion.</p><p>Unlike the flop AI hardware from Rabbit and Humane, products from OpenAI's io will be significantly better and practical for day-to-day use.</p>.<p>“AI is an incredible technology, but great tools require work at the intersection of technology, design, and understanding people and the world. No one can do this like Jony and his team; the amount of care they put into every aspect of the process is extraordinary,” said Sam Altman.</p><p>OpenAI's SearchGPT is bringing new search experience compared to conventional browsers offers. Similarly, Jony Ive-designed io hardware is expected to bring new hardware experience for users.</p><p>“I have a growing sense that everything I have learned over the last 30 years has led me to this moment. While I am both anxious and excited about the responsibility of the substantial work ahead, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an important collaboration. The values and vision of Sam and the teams at OpenAI and io are a rare inspiration,” said Jony Ive.</p><p>If things go as planned, OpenAI's io is expected to bring its first AI hardware in 2026.</p>.OpenAI's biggest data center secures $11.6 billion in funding: Report.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/openai-is-working-on-x-like-social-media-network-report-3495384">OpenAI</a> co-founder Sam Altman has announced partnership with legendary Apple Inc veteran Jony Ive to build new-age AI hardware.</p><p>Popularly known for designing the iconic iPhone, Watches, iPads and Mac devices, Ive left Apple a few years ago (in 2019) to start his own firm LoveForm. In 2024, Jony founded a subsidiary company, 'io', with co-founders Scott Cannon, Evans Hankey and Tang Tan.</p><p>The new firm is home to a 55+ team of globally acclaimed technologists, physicists, scientists, and researchers, including former software and hardware experts from Apple.</p>.I/O 2025 Highlights: Google Android XR Glasses, Glow AI cinema creator, new Gemini AI tools and more.<p>Now, the io engineers will be collaborating with OpenAI's team, and with Jony Ive at the helm, they are planning to usher in a new line of AI hardware.</p><p>OpenAI is reportedly acquiring io hardware firm for $6.5 billion.</p><p>Unlike the flop AI hardware from Rabbit and Humane, products from OpenAI's io will be significantly better and practical for day-to-day use.</p>.<p>“AI is an incredible technology, but great tools require work at the intersection of technology, design, and understanding people and the world. No one can do this like Jony and his team; the amount of care they put into every aspect of the process is extraordinary,” said Sam Altman.</p><p>OpenAI's SearchGPT is bringing new search experience compared to conventional browsers offers. Similarly, Jony Ive-designed io hardware is expected to bring new hardware experience for users.</p><p>“I have a growing sense that everything I have learned over the last 30 years has led me to this moment. While I am both anxious and excited about the responsibility of the substantial work ahead, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an important collaboration. The values and vision of Sam and the teams at OpenAI and io are a rare inspiration,” said Jony Ive.</p><p>If things go as planned, OpenAI's io is expected to bring its first AI hardware in 2026.</p>.OpenAI's biggest data center secures $11.6 billion in funding: Report.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
