OpenAI Developing New Family of AI Hardware Devices, Says Greg Brockman

OpenAI is developing a family of devices designed for interacting with its artificial intelligence models, according to company president Greg Brockman. Speaking in an interview on Joanna Stern’s YouTube channel, Brockman did not confirm specific rumors about a smart speaker or a wearable device, stating only that users can expect the hardware soon.

Developing a Hardware Family Without Confirming Rumors

OpenAI is actively working on a family of devices built specifically for interacting with its AI technology, company president Greg Brockman revealed during an interview on Joanna Stern’s YouTube channel. Despite widespread industry speculation, Brockman declined to confirm recent reports suggesting the company plans to launch a smart speaker by 2027 or earlier. He similarly sidestepped older rumors linking the project to wearable technology akin to the Humane AI pin.

When pressed on a release timeline, Brockman offered no specific dates, telling the channel only that you can expect them soon. Asked if Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI might affect their collaborative hardware development, Brockman stated, We are focused on our own development and technology. He added, We have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets. We are plenty innovative. We are thinking about things from our own angle.

Shifting From Keyboards to Spoken AI Interaction

Beyond the physical specifications of any upcoming hardware, Brockman envisions a broader cultural shift in how humans operate computers. For the vast majority of digital tasks, he expects users to move away from typing and toward direct speech communication with their machines. This transition, however, introduces immediate ergonomic and social challenges in shared environments.

Addressing the practical problem of coworkers speaking aloud to computers in open-plan offices, Brockman pointed to specialized soundproof beak masks that have begun emerging in the marketplace. While he noted that he does not personally use one, he suggested that their existence really shows you where there’s product market fit, even if public consensus views such masks as an imperfect solution.

Building Trust and Verifiable Data Privacy

As the company expands its software models and hardware ambitions, OpenAI is simultaneously attempting to resolve persistent user trust issues. According to Brockman, the company is working to address concerns regarding data handling, including questions about how private ChatGPT’s temporary chat mode actually remains.

To tackle these security hurdles, engineering teams are developing technological solutions aimed at delivering verifiable, auditable guarantees ensuring that only the artificial intelligence system itself can review users’ private data.