Founded after Ive left Apple in 2019, IO's original intention was to develop a new line of AI-powered products. The marriage of OpenAI and IO has been rumored to center around a new screenless smartphone. Last month, IO denied that a phone was in the works, while OpenAI did not comment.

Sam Altman and Jony Ive aren’t just designing a new device. They’re inventing a new cognitive object built not for your hands, but for your mind.