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OpenAI teams with Qualcomm and MediaTek to build an AI first smartphone
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Published on 27 April 2026
It may run on AI agents, not apps
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop custom smartphone processors for an “AI-first” device. Instead of centering on traditional apps, the phone is expected to be built around AI agents. Mass production is said to be targeted for around 2028, signaling a major push from AI software to AI hardware.
- OpenAI reportedly co-developing processors with Qualcomm and MediaTek
- The phone is described as AI-first and agent-driven
- Mass production timeline reportedly set for around 2028
- Shift suggests AI hardware ambitions beyond app platforms
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