OpenAI is preparing to enter the hardware market with its first product: a portable, screenless AI speaker featuring a camera, sensors, and moving mechanical parts, according to The Decoder. This marks a significant expansion beyond its core AI software offerings.
The planned launch is set for 2027 but could face delays due to an ongoing lawsuit filed by Apple. The case involves trade secrets and centers on OpenAI’s hardware chief, Tang Tan, potentially complicating the development timeline, The Decoder reported.
For Japanese investors and tech firms, OpenAI’s move into physical devices reflects a growing trend of AI integration across hardware, which could influence innovation and competition in the regional tech ecosystem.