OpenAI Screenless AI Device: The Future of Personal Tech?
OpenAI is reportedly working on a revolutionary AI device that could reshape how people interact with technology—and it’s not a wearable.
According to an internal memo cited by The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described the upcoming product as a screenless, compact device designed to understand its user’s surroundings. It’s meant to serve as a “third core device” in daily life, alongside staples like the iPhone and MacBook Pro. Altman positioned it as an “AI companion”—a discreet but powerful assistant you can carry in your pocket or place on your desk.
The announcement comes on the heels of OpenAI’s $6.5 billion acquisition of “io”, a startup led by renowned former Apple designer Jony Ive. Ive will reportedly take a leading role in designing this new AI-driven product. The bold move could potentially boost OpenAI’s market value by up to $1 trillion, according to Altman.
What sets this device apart is its lack of a screen. Rather than relying on traditional visual interfaces, it would interact through contextual awareness and AI-powered responses, opening new possibilities for ambient computing and hands-free assistance.
Altman also emphasized the importance of secrecy surrounding the project to prevent early imitation by competitors. Ironically, a leak of his remarks reached the press, raising questions about internal trust and confidentiality at OpenAI.
With rivals exploring smart glasses, wristbands, and AI-powered wearables, OpenAI appears to be forging a new path—one where artificial intelligence is integrated more subtly and seamlessly into everyday life.
As the company continues to push the boundaries of generative AI, all eyes are now on what could be the most groundbreaking personal tech product since the smartphone.
