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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Jony Ive Joins OpenAI in $6.5bn Deal to Revolutionize AI Hardware
Caption: Jony Ive Joins OpenAI in $6.5bn Deal to Revolutionize AI Hardware. Sir Jony Ive, famed for designing Apple's iconic products like the iPhone, iPad, and iMac, has joined OpenAI in a groundbreaking $6.5bn deal. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, expressed excitement about working with the "greatest designer in the world" to develop AI-powered computers. Ive’s startup, io, will merge with OpenAI, marking a shift towards AI-integrated hardware, an area where OpenAI has faced challenges. Sir Jony will assume significant design and creative responsibilities at OpenAI, helping to shape the next generation of tech devices. The collaboration aims to create a new family of devices, with Ive already working on a prototype that Altman calls the "coolest piece of technology.” Ive's design legacy includes transforming Apple with products like the iPhone, iPod, and iPad, earning him global recognition. After leaving Apple in 2019, Ive founded LoveFrom, which has worked with major brands, including Airbnb and Moncler, before partnering with OpenAI. OpenAI’s 23% stake in the io startup reflects the deep connection between the two companies before the announcement of the deal. Analysts see the partnership as a powerful move, with Ben Wood of CCS Insight noting Ive’s track record of disrupting markets. OpenAI’s push into hardware comes as rivals like Meta and Apple also explore AI-powered devices, with the tech industry witnessing a wave of investment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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