OpenAI Eyes Jony Ive’s AI Startup in Potential $500M Deal

April 7, 2025, 2:08 pm

Several reports have emerged suggesting that OpenAI is in advanced discussions to acquire the AI hardware startup founded by Jony Ive in partnership with Sam Altman. The potential deal, talked about with a price tag exceeding $500 million, would mark a significant strategic expansion into consumer AI devices. Multiple outlets have highlighted aspects of the startup’s futuristic product development plans—including concepts like a screenless “ChatGPT phone”—and noted OpenAI’s growing appetite for integrating innovative hardware innovations into its broader ecosystem.

bgr.com / Jony Ive is building a futuristic AI device and OpenAI may acquire it

What comes after the iPhone? Some suggest it could be AI-related. While early AI devices like Humane’s AI Pin and the R1 Rabbit were a … The post Jony Ive is building a futuristic AI device and OpenAI may acquire it appeared first on BGR.

cnet.com / ChatGPT Screenless Phone Incoming? OpenAI Reportedly Eyeing Jony Ive's AI Startup

The iPhone designer's venture, io Products, is reportedly developing a range of AI-powered devices.

appleinsider.com / OpenAI mulls taking over Jony Ive's AI startup for $500 million

Sam Altman's OpenAI is considering a $500M+ acquisition of io Projects, Jony Ive’s startup designing household AI devices. The deal would bring in both the designs and the team, including several ex-Apple staff.

techcrunch.com / OpenAI reportedly mulls buying Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI hardware startup

OpenAI is in talks to acquire Jony Ive’s AI hardware startup, io Products, with discussions led by CEO Sam Altman and a potential $500 million price tag, according to The Information.

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Considers Acquisition of Hardware Venture of Jony Ive and Sam Altman

OpenAI is considering acquiring a hardware startup co-founded by Sam Altman and Jony Ive to advance its push into consumer AI devices. The post OpenAI Considers Acquisition of Hardware Venture of Jony Ive and Sam Altman appeared first on WinBuzzer.

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