Apple’s lawsuit isn’t expected to deter OpenAI’s hardware ambitions

• OpenAI may continue pushing for the launch of its AI hardware next year, despite legal challenges from Apple.
• The iPhone maker has accused OpenAI and two former company employees of stealing trade secrets.
• This legal battle could significantly hinder OpenAI’s development of the rumored AI product.

OpenAI’s plans to launch its own hardware received a setback following news that Apple is suing the AI juggernaut over allegations of intellectual property theft. But if a trusted source is to be believed, this hasn’t hindered OpenAI’s plans for AI-based hardware, at least for now.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on X, the company “still believes” there’s a path to announce this mystery device by this year and potentially bring it to market in 2027. However, Gurman notes that this may change as OpenAI deals with a potentially lengthy legal battle with Apple.