Greg Brockman, president of OpenAI, revealed additional details about the company's long-rumored AI-based hardware in an interview on Joanna Stern’s YouTube channel. According to Brockman, OpenAI is working on an entire "family of devices" built around its artificial intelligence models.
Although speculation has often suggested one of these products might be a mobile speaker-like device, Brockman did not confirm that a speaker is specifically among the planned items. He gave no concrete release dates either, saying only that the devices will arrive "soon."
Interaction shifting from typing to conversation
Brockman emphasized that future interactions with the devices will rely less on typing and more on spoken dialogue. This suggests OpenAI is developing products designed for voice-first, conversational instructions and user experiences optimized for natural speech.
Privacy enhancements and restoring trust
During the conversation, Brockman also addressed the company's aim to restore user trust in its models. He cited concerns such as how private ChatGPT’s "temporary conversations" are and said OpenAI is working on technical solutions to ensure that only the AI itself can access certain user-provided data. These measures are intended to strengthen users' confidence in data protection.
Jony Ive’s involvement and Apple lawsuit
Brockman confirmed that Jony Ive, the former Apple design chief, is involved in the hardware effort. He also stated that the lawsuit filed by Apple will not affect the devices under development. Brockman added, “We are not interested in other companies’ trade secrets,” indicating OpenAI does not plan to rely on proprietary information from other firms.
What remains unknown
From the available information we know OpenAI is exploring multiple hardware products with a focus on voice interaction and enhanced privacy, and that Jony Ive is contributing to the design. Specific technical details, the exact lineup of devices, and firm release dates have not been disclosed.
