OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots - The Verge
OpenAI is moving beyond ChatGPT on your phone — Jony Ive is leading a hardware push into speakers, wearables, and devices built around AI chatbots.
Why it matters
OpenAI's product strategy is expanding from software-first to hardware-native, signaling a shift in how practitioners will deploy and integrate AI into customer experiences. A partnership with design legend Jony Ive suggests serious manufacturing and go-to-market intent.
The key facts
5 to knowOpenAI president confirms 'building a family of devices' for AI chatbots
Jony Ive (Apple design lead) leading hardware effort
Devices mentioned: speaker, smartphone, wearables (glasses, pin predicted)
Strategy includes ChatGPT integrations across device categories
Published July 2026 — active development timeline
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