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Peter Welinder, Vice President of OpenAI, stated that the company reconsidered its naming strategy and ultimately chose not to proceed with "io." OpenAI also revealed that its first hardware device is now scheduled to ship no earlier than the end of February 2027—later than previously anticipated. There is currently no packaging or promotional material available.
OpenAI acquired this hardware startup from former Apple designer Jony Ive for $6.5 billion in May 2025. Over the weekend, a fake Super Bowl advertisement purportedly showcasing the OpenAI device circulated online. OpenAI spokesperson Lindsay McCallum informed Wired that the company is not associated with this incident.
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