Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs say 'humanity deserves better' from technology

As Jony Ive's AI startup is bought by OpenAI, he and investor Laurene Powell Jobs talk about collaboration, and how technology has damaged society as well as benefited it.Jony Ive (center) and Laurene Powell Jobs (right) in 2022 — image credit: RecodeJony Ive and Sam Altman's startup 'io' was bought in May 2025 by Altman's OpenAI company, and is working on a new AI device. Prior to being bought, Laurene Powell Jobs invested in 'io,' and in a new Financial Times interview with both of them, Ive reveals that she has been crucial to his post-Apple work, including forming his own LoveFrom company.'If it wasn't for Laurene,' said Jony Ive, 'there wouldn't be LoveFrom.' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums