OpenAI has acquired the startup io, founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a deal valued at $6.5 billion.
This partnership aims to integrate OpenAI's AI technology with new hardware designs, focusing on enhancing everyday experiences.
The first product from this collaboration, expected by 2026, will be a "personal AI" device designed to complement smartphones and other devices.
This move signals OpenAI's ambition to enter the hardware market, potentially challenging existing tech giants.