Laurene Powell Jobs Hopes Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Secret AI Gadget Redefines Tech

Some people are just naturally curious when design meets cutting-edge tech—and when Jony Ive and OpenAI teamed up, that curiosity spikes. If you’ve been wondering what kind of AI gadget this mysterious duo is cooking up, you’re not alone. Turns out, Laurene Powell Jobs is just as eager to see it succeed.

Steve Jobs’ wife backs Jony Ive and OpenAI’s plan for a secret AI gadget

We still don’t know exactly what this AI device will do. But we do know it’s getting support from some heavy hitters. Laurene Powell Jobs, who runs the Emerson Collective and was married to Steve Jobs, has made it clear—she wants Jony Ive and OpenAI’s project to work.

As reported by the Financial Times, she said she hopes Ive and OpenAI can build something big. Coming from someone who knows a thing or two about iconic product design, that’s no small endorsement.

OpenAI and Ive haven’t revealed any product details, but it’s expected to be some sort of personal AI assistant—maybe a new take on how we interact with intelligent tech beyond screens and chatbots. Rumors suggest that SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is backing the project too, and funding could climb into the billions.

Ive’s track record, OpenAI’s tech—what’s not to be curious about?

Here’s the thing: when the man behind the iPhone’s design starts working with one of the most advanced AI labs in the world, you don’t expect just another smart speaker. You expect something different. Something that changes how we think about personal devices.

That’s likely why Laurene Powell Jobs is rooting for it. Whatever this AI gadget is, it’s trying to answer that call—and it’s got some of the brightest minds in design and AI behind it.