OpenAI partners with SoftBank and Jony Ive to explore AI hardware development

OpenAI has signed a deal with SoftBank, signaling a potential shift into hardware development. CEO Sam Altman expressed interest in collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive to create next-generation AI hardware. Reports suggest OpenAI is exploring products like headphones, smartwatches, and augmented reality headsets. The company is also building a robotics team, led by a former Meta employee, to test humanoid robots. Speculation continues about an AI-focused smartphone that could offer a more intuitive experience. Jony Ive has confirmed he is working with OpenAI on a project aimed at competing with major mobile brands.