OpenAI Goes All-In on AI Hardware — Jony Ive-Designed Smart Speaker to Lead Device Family
OpenAI has a 200+ person team developing a family of AI devices. First up is a Jony Ive-designed smart speaker with camera ($200-300), shipping early 2027. Smart glasses and smart lamp also under consideration.
OpenAI's AI Device Strategy
OpenAI has assembled a dedicated team of over 200 people to develop AI-powered devices, according to a report by The Information.
First Device: Smart Speaker with Camera
Other Devices
Background
OpenAI acquired Jony Ive's hardware company for ~$6.5B in 2025. Apple is also reportedly developing AI glasses, an AI pendant, and AirPods with cameras, intensifying competition in the AI device market.
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