OpenAI may be developing mobile and AI assistants instead of software

There have been many rumors Hardware plans for OpenAIwhich includes causing ear infections. New commentary from industry expert Ming-Chi Kuo it shows that the AI ​​company may be working on the phone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare.

Kuo, who has hinted at several plans for Apple’s devices in the past, said that OpenAI will develop the smartphone chip with MediaTek and Qualcomm, while Luxshare will work on joint design and manufacturing.

The expert’s notes also show that instead of software, the smartphone can rely on AI assistants to complete various tasks. Currently, Apple and Google control the application pipeline and the type of access they receive, and restrict some of their activities. Kuo points out that by developing its own smartphone and hardware, OpenAI can use AI in all forms without restrictions. With ChatGPT approaching a billion users every week, a hardware product that is used every day would also be a good fit for OpenAI’s desire to reach more consumers.

These ideas are not limited to OpenAI. Creators of Vibe coding app predicts the future which does not involve programming. Nothing CEO Carl Pei said at SXSW the programs will end.

Kuo believes that the OpenAI mobile phone is designed to understand the user experience. By providing the phone itself, the company can get more information about user behavior than the phone app. He added that the company will work on a mix of small hardware and cloud models to meet different applications and applications.

The analyst said that the specifications of the mobile phone and its suppliers are expected to be finalized by the end of the year or the first quarter of 2027, with the production of most of the devices expected to start in 2028.

Earlier this year, OpenAI Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said the company was preparing to make its announcement Hardware debut in the second half of 2026. Several reports at that time it indicates that the device can be specially designed.

OpenAI has not commented on the matter at the time of writing.