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OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, acquired the device startup io, founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive, for nearly $6.5 billion. This is OpenAI's largest acquisition to date, merging AI development with renowned design expertise. The collaboration aims to develop AI-enabled devices optimized for intuitive user experiences, addressing limitations of current technology. The companies plan to reveal their work in the coming year, accelerating the race in the emerging field of 'physical AI'.

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