OpenAI's AI-Powered Smart Speaker to Challenge Apple's Siri in Late 2026
OpenAI is poised to make a splash in the consumer hardware scene with an AI-powered smart speaker, aiming to take on Apple's Siri-enabled devices. The initial product is slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027.
OpenAI has been gearing up for this venture by acquiring io Products, a firm led by former Apple design guru Jony Ive, to work on the device's aesthetics. The company is also actively courting Apple personnel, particularly those with expertise in audio, user interfaces, and camera technology.
The device is planned to be a compact prototype, designed to operate in a context-aware manner and work in tandem with OpenAI's language models. OpenAI is exploring multiple suppliers, including Luxshare and Goertek, for components like speaker modules. Microsoft will develop the first generation of the AI-centric consumer device.
Luxshare, an Apple assembly partner, will collaborate with OpenAI on this project. With its substantial production capacity, Luxshare will support OpenAI's plans to develop hardware tailored from the ground up for artificial intelligence. The news of this partnership sparked a 10% rise in Luxshare's stock price, with the company's gains for the whole of 2025 reaching around 50%.
OpenAI's entry into the consumer hardware market with an AI-focused smart speaker is set to stir the industry. With the help of seasoned designers, strategic alliances, and cutting-edge technology, the first generation of devices is expected to hit the shelves in late 2026 or early 2027.
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