OpenAI is preparing to introduce its first smart device in 2026.

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware product and plans to unveil it in the second half of 2026. This was reported by the company's Director of Global Policy, Chris Lehane, in an interview with Axios on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

According to him, the project is "on schedule," but OpenAI has not yet disclosed details about the device's format, functions, or design. It is also unclear whether this will be a full commercial launch or merely a product announcement.

The device is being developed with the participation of former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive. Previously, OpenAI confirmed its collaboration with his design studio, LoveFrom, which signaled the company's intention to expand beyond software products into consumer electronics.

Lehane noted that OpenAI's goal is to create a new type of device focused on interaction with artificial intelligence, rather than just another gadget with a screen. At the same time, the company does not rule out that the final product format may differ from conventional smartphones or wearable devices.

If OpenAI's plans are realized, this will mark the company's first step into the physical consumer electronics market and a significant milestone in expanding the ecosystem of products around ChatGPT and other AI services.

Source: Axios