According to OpenAI (@OpenAI), the acquisition of io Products, Inc. has officially closed, with the io Products team joining OpenAI. Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom will remain independent but have been given significant design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI. This strategic move aims to integrate world-class industrial design expertise into AI product development, signaling OpenAI’s commitment to user-centric, innovative hardware and software experiences. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the commercialization of AI-powered devices and interfaces, opening new business opportunities in the AI hardware and consumer tech markets (Source: OpenAI, July 9, 2025).

According to Sam Altman (@sama) on Twitter, OpenAI is officially collaborating with Jony Ive, renowned as one of the world’s top designers, to develop a new generation of AI-powered computers. This partnership aims to combine OpenAI’s advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with Ive’s expertise in hardware design, potentially setting new benchmarks for AI device innovation and user experience. The move reflects a growing trend in the AI industry toward integrating cutting-edge AI models directly into consumer hardware, opening significant business opportunities for companies focused on AI-driven devices, edge computing, and intelligent interfaces (Source: Sam Altman, Twitter, May 21, 2025).