Archive · 1 Jan 2026
OpenAI and Jony Ive Developing AI-Powered Devices
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is working with famous designer Jony Ive to create new AI-powered devices.
These devices might include a smart pen with cameras and microphones, and a portable audio device.
The project is called Gumdrop, and the first prototypes are already being made.
The devices are expected to be ready for the public in 2027.
OpenAI wants these devices to be made outside of China, possibly in Vietnam or the US.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is very excited about these new devices.
OpenAI and Jony Ive are developing AI-powered hardware devices, including a potential pen with built-in cameras and microphones.
The project is internally referred to as Gumdrop and includes multiple devices in development.
Manufacturing is moving to Foxconn, with potential sites in Vietnam or the US to avoid China.
The devices are expected to be released in 2027 and are designed to complement smartphones.
Sam Altman has expressed excitement about the first prototypes of these devices.
- Who
- OpenAI and Jony Ive
- What
- Development of AI-powered hardware devices, possibly including a pen
- When
- Expected release in 2027
- Where
- Manufacturing potentially in Vietnam or US
- Why
- To create a 'third device' that complements smartphones
- Partnership
- OpenAI and Jony Ive's startup IO
- Project Name
- Gumdrop
- Potential Devices
- Pen, to-go audio device
- Manufacturing
- Foxconn, potentially in Vietnam or US
- Timeline
- Expected release in 2027
- Prototypes
- First prototypes already developed
