OpenAI Targets Late 2026 for First AI-Native Hardware Reveal
OpenAI has set late 2026 as the unveiling window for its inaugural AI-native device, marking a strategic expansion beyond software. The company is developing screen-free, ambient hardware centered on voice interaction, with design and audio hires signaling a focus on natural, hands-free AI use.
Leadership emphasizes a measured approach, framing the hardware as a long-term shift rather than a rapid retail launch. Prototype testing is underway, with a reveal event expected to highlight design intent ahead of a broader 2027 rollout.
The MOVE reflects OpenAI's ambition to redefine human-AI interaction through dedicated hardware. Industry watchers anticipate this could create new paradigms for ambient computing, though commercial availability remains distant.