OpenAI to Unveil Anticipated AI Device by Year-End, Significant Attraction
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Device Showcase Timeline: OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane revealed at the World Economic Forum that the company is on track to unveil its highly anticipated AI device later this year, marking a significant advancement in the AI sector.
- Strategic Partnership Dynamics: Lehane noted that OpenAI made a conscious decision to sit out of the deal for Apple's Siri voice assistant, partly due to its focus on developing the new device, indicating a strategic pivot in the AI hardware market.
- Talent Acquisition and Collaboration: Former Apple designer Jony Ive joined OpenAI in May 2025 to focus on the new device's design, while the company has also been poaching hardware talent and manufacturing partners from Apple to bolster its technical capabilities.
- Product Feature Preview: Although specific details about the device remain undisclosed, Altman stated that it will possess environmental awareness capabilities and be designed for portability, expected to become a third core device alongside the MacBook Pro and iPhone.
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32 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 255.530
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
Current: 255.530
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
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About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





