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OpenAI Plans First Hardware Launch with Apple Designer Collaboration

1/19/2026

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OpenAI may unveil its first hardware product in latter half of 2026, according to Chris Lehane, OpenAI policy chief.
OpenAI hired Janum Trivedi, a former Apple engineer, to join its design team.
A collaboration between Sam Altman, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer, and ex-Apple designer Jony Ive aims to develop a family of AI hardware.
Recent reports indicate OpenAI is enhancing its audio models for an audio-focused device.

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Story summary

OpenAI may unveil its first hardware product in latter half of 2026, according to Chris Lehane, OpenAI policy chief.
OpenAI hired Janum Trivedi, a former Apple engineer, to join its design team.
A collaboration between Sam Altman, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer, and ex-Apple designer Jony Ive aims to develop a family of AI hardware.
Recent reports indicate OpenAI is enhancing its audio models for an audio-focused device.