Jony Ive to lead OpenAI’s design work following $6.5B acquisition of his company

"OpenAI's acquisition of io marks a significant pivot as the AI research company taps into creative expertise from Jony Ive, Apple's legendary designer, who will now lead design projects at OpenAI following his 2019 departure from Apple. Sam Altman, io's founder and CEO, expressed enthusiasm for working with Ives, calling him 'the greatest designer in the world,' while emphasizing their shared vision to create AI-powered computers. The $6.5 billion valuation underscores OpenAI's growing interest in advancing AI-driven consumer devices."