Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Jony Ive has made a significant comeback in the consumer tech industry by joining OpenAI. This move brings together a team of engineers and designers, along with Ive's creative leadership, known for shaping iconic Apple products like the iPhone. Ive's design firm, LoveFrom, will now be responsible for designing OpenAI's products, focusing on innovative AI-first devices and software interfaces.quietly working together for nearly two years. Their aim is to revolutionize the way people interact with technology, creating a new form factor tailored for the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
With his years of experience, Ive expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration and its significance. The team at OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, includes key Apple veterans who bring expertise in hardware design and manufacturing. Their upcoming product, scheduled for release in 2026, aims to introduce a completely novel device that complements smartphones, rather than replacing them.
— Jony Ive, io
Stay tuned for the future of AI devices as Jony Ive and OpenAI work together to shape the next generation of technology.
