OpenAI made the vibe economy possible: ChatGPT, GPT-5 and the Codex agents are the models most vibe coders build on. In 2025 it made its largest acquisition ever — Jony Ive's hardware startup io, reportedly ~$6.5B for a company with no shipped product — to build a screen-free device meant to replace the phone. Apple, Ive's former home, reportedly moved to sue. This is the founder short on what Sam Altman actually bought: the designer behind the iPhone.

Why it's indexed

ChatGPT and the Codex agents are the default models under vibe coding.
Bought Jony Ive's io for a reported ~$6.5B — its largest deal ever.
Building a screen-free AI device designed to replace the phone.

Coverage

Founder short: Sam Altman, Jony Ive & ioFounder short

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