OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
OpenAI is building a family of devices — and they're coming 'soon.' Here's what we know.
Why it matters
OpenAI is moving beyond software into consumer hardware to deliver its models, signaling a shift from app-layer products to device-native AI interfaces. This matters to practitioners building integrations and product teams planning around OpenAI's ecosystem.
The key facts
12 to knowOpenAI president Greg Brockman confirmed 'family of devices' in development
Smart speaker rumored for 2027 launch (unconfirmed by Brockman)
Devices in development with former Apple designer Jony Ive
No specific release date given; Brockman said 'expect them soon'
Apple lawsuit against OpenAI existence noted but impact not detailed
Devices aim to improve interaction with OpenAI's AI models
Greg Brockman (OpenAI president) confirms 'family of devices' in development
Timeline: 'soon' — no specific launch date given
Rumored device types: smart speaker (2027 target), wearable (Humane AI Pin-style)
Partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive
Apple lawsuit against OpenAI mentioned as potential constraint
Interview conducted by Joanna Stern for YouTube
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Publisher excerpt: In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its AI models. However, Brockman didn't confirm reports that one of those devices is a smart speaker OpenAI's rumored to be…