OpenAI President Addresses Apple Lawsuit and Teases Custom Hardware and Chips

OpenAI President Greg Brockman addressed the company's legal dispute with Apple, stating they have no interest in stealing trade secrets, while confirming that OpenAI is developing its own custom chips and hardware devices. Brockman teased that their first hardware product—rumored to be a screenless, voice-first AI companion—will be released soon. This highlights OpenAI's ambition to transition from a software-only AI company into a vertically integrated player with its own silicon and consumer hardware. By designing custom chips and devices, OpenAI aims to reduce its dependency on external hardware providers and establish a direct physical presence in users' daily lives. While Brockman did not provide a specific release date, he shared a ChatGPT-generated description of the upcoming hardware, emphasizing a low-friction, voice-first design with clear privacy indicators. Additionally, search results indicate OpenAI is collaborating with legendary designer Jony Ive on a screenless AI gadget and partnering with Broadcom for custom silicon.