OpenAI Acquires IO, AI Venture Led by Ex-Apple Design Chief, for $6.5 Billion
2025-05-22 / Read about 0 minute
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On May 22, OpenAI announced the acquisition of IO, a startup founded by former Apple Chief Design Officer Jonathan Ive, for a staggering $6.5 billion. As a result of this acquisition, IO's 55 employees will seamlessly integrate into OpenAI's team. Notably, Ive will not assume a full-time role at OpenAI but will instead contribute as an advisor. Having designed iconic Apple products such as the iPhone, Ive departed the company in 2019 and continues to helm his own design firm, LoveFrom.