OpenAI Reportedly Exploring Development of AI-Based Smartphone

Jakarta (ANTARA) - OpenAI is reportedly exploring efforts to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) agent-based smartphone device.

The technology publication Gizmochina on Thursday (30/4) quoted claims by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that the “AI agent phone” is designed without requiring app support as is common in currently marketed phones.

The built-in AI agent on the phone would be able to execute various tasks comprehensively based on user instructions.

With this concept, users would no longer need to switch between apps to complete tasks or needs.

Thus, instead of opening a calendar, checking messages, and switching from one app to another to plan something, users would only need to ask.

The AI system would respond by accessing the right information, suggesting options, and even completing actions if necessary.

Such a method is considered capable of bringing a major shift from the current app-based phone model.

Similar efforts have been attempted before. Although in a far more limited way, the Rabbit R1 has tried to reduce reliance on apps.

However, OpenAI’s current efforts are said to be more ambitious, bringing that idea to a smartphone rather than a companion device.

According to him, production of the device could be carried out in partnership with Luxshare, which has experience in large-scale electronics manufacturing.

The device project is said not to be something that will arrive soon.

He estimates that specifications and the supply chain in the device development efforts may only be determined by the end of 2026 or early 2027, and mass production of the device could possibly begin in 2028.