Jony Ive's AI 'Phone' Without a Screen: OpenAI Eyes $500 Million Deal with ex-Apple Designer
OpenAI may acquire Jony Ive's AI startup, io Products, for $500 million, developing screenless "phones" and AI devices.
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Jony Ive's AI 'Phone' Without a Screen: OpenAI Eyes $500 Million Deal with ex-Apple Designer
As someone who closely follows both tech trends and innovation, I found the recent news of Jony Ive’s latest project fascinating. According to reports from The Information, OpenAI is considering a significant acquisition of io Products, a hardware startup co-founded by Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This move could cost OpenAI up to $500 million, and the venture is already attracting considerable attention. The project aims to bring to life voice-activated AI devices, including a "screenless phone," marking a potential revolution in AI-powered hardware. Image:Google What Exactly Is a Screenless Phone? The concept of a "phone without a screen" might sound strange, but it’s exactly what io Products is working on. Despite the project's designers insisting it’s “not a phone,” rumors suggest that OpenAI may acquire the venture to develop devices driven entirely by voice and AI capabilities. A screenless device doesn’t just hint at innovative hardware—it pushes the boun…
