Former design chief for Apple, Jony Ive, is joining OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.
OpenAI will merge with Ive’s tech company, io, as announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on social media, where he called Ive “the greatest designer in the world”.
During his time at Apple, Ive is credited with moulding the design of the company and its products.
Reporting from The Wall Street Journal estimates the deal to be worth approximately US$6.5 billion.
OpenAI also reportedly held a held a 23% stake in io prior to the deal.
The move will see Ive and his separate design firm, LoveFrom, take on design responsibilities for both OpenAI and io, with the work to be unveiled next year.
