Ever since OpenAI first announced its plans for building a hardware AI product with Jony Ive, there have been rampant speculations about what the partnership could involve. However, a new leak has now hinted that OpenAI may be planning to take on Apple AirPods with an AI-powered device.
As per tipster Smart Pikachu on X, the new OpenAI product is aimed at replacing AirPods and has been codenamed “Sweetpea”. The tipster also added that Foxconn has been told to prepare five devices by Q4 2028, which could also include a home-style device and a pen.

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