Sam Altman’s OpenAI has reportedly considered buying a startup run by former Apple design guru Jony Ive for at least $500 million. Ive — best known for working with late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on many of company’s most iconic product designs,

However, the insiders cautioned that OpenAI may eventually opt for a partnership instead of an acquisition. Ive’s company, which is called io Products, is believed to be developing a phone-like device with artificial intelligence features and no screen.