OpenAI Partners with Foxconn to Launch AirPod-Style AI Assistant 'Sweetpea' with 40-50 Million Unit Production Goal
Summary
OpenAI partners with Foxconn to launch 'Sweetpea,' an AirPod-style AI assistant with 2nm processor, targeting 40-50 million units in first year with September release as CEO Sam Altman expands beyond AI models into hardware to directly compete with Apple's dominance.
Key Points
- OpenAI partners with Foxconn to develop an AirPod-like AI assistant device codenamed 'Sweetpea' that wraps around the ear and features a 2nm processor
- The company plans to manufacture 40-50 million units in the first year with a September release date, nearly matching Apple's annual AirPods sales volume
- OpenAI develops up to 5 total devices including a home-style smart speaker and an AI pen, as CEO Sam Altman positions the company to compete with Apple through hardware rather than just AI models