OpenAI Races to Launch Six AI-Powered Devices With Smart Earbud Leading the Pack for September Release
Summary
OpenAI is racing to launch six AI-powered devices — including smart glasses, a speaker, a lamp, a pin, a pen, and a frontrunner smart earbud targeting a September release — developed by a team of former Apple designers led by Jony Ive, though consumer trust remains a hurdle with only 43% of polled audiences willing to buy an OpenAI device.
Key Points
- OpenAI is aggressively expanding into hardware, with six devices now in prototyping including smart glasses, a smart speaker, a smart lamp, a smart earbud, a smart pin, and a smart pen, all led by a team of former Apple designers including Jony Ive.
- The AI smart earbud is emerging as the frontrunner among the six devices, with a Foxconn supply chain leak pointing to a September release date, making it the most imminent and practical option for consumers.
- Despite strong brand recognition, OpenAI still faces a consumer trust gap, with only 43% of polled audiences willing to buy an OpenAI device, and it is unlikely that all six devices will ultimately reach the market.