OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition of Johnny Ive's LoveFrom sparks intrigue around their codenamed project, IO. Leaks suggest a unique, non-phone, non-wearable device, possibly larger than Humane's AI pin, with built-in cameras, microphones, and real-world awareness capabilities. The project's timeline remains unclear, potentially launching in 2028.
OpenAI acquired Johnny Ive's LoveFrom for $6.5 billion.
Project IO aims to create a new physical AI product, not a phone or wearable.
The device may be larger than Humane's AI pin and lack a display.
Ive will shape the product's vision, user experience, and AI integration.