Openai CEO Sam Altman has taken a sharp twist from his earlier stance on AI hardware, now suggesting that the devices we use today may soon be unfit to the AI-CRATION world. In a recent appearance on the podcast of his brother Jack Altman, Sam clearly stated that “the current computers were designed for a world without AI” – a major change from its previous claim that the AI ​​revolution would not require new hardware.

Altman now believes that the future of computing will be concentrated around the systems that are not only more intelligent, but also more aware of their surroundings. He said, “We need tools that are more aware of their environment and have more references in your life,” he said, pointing to a step beyond the traditional screen and keyboard, towards more immersive, intuitive conversations.

Interestingly, this change of heart comes a few months later when Altman confidently reduced the need for fresh hardware, assuring users that they would be “happy” with new AI-centric equipment, but also suggest that they would not be necessary for technology. This optimism has now been given a way to a reality check, as both Openi and industry peers have accepted the boundaries of today’s computing system in supporting the rapidly sophisticated AI models.

Even Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently revealed similar concerns, given that the current hardware may be insufficient to support the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) demands. With models growing in complexity, power consumption and reference awareness, it is clear that innovation in software alone will not take future weight.

Ultman’s hardware pivot has a complicated collaboration with former Apple Chief Design Officer Sir Johnny IVE. After the acquisition of $ 6.5 billion of Openai of IVE’s AI device startup, the pair is now developing a new type of gadget that can redefine our relationship with technology.

According to the emerging details, the first device of the pair will be fundamentally different from anything in the market today. It is reportedly designed to act as a pocket-shaped, completely screen-free, and “third core device”-instead of reputation, replacement, smartphones and laptops. The device will not be a pair of glasses or wearable techniques, reflecting the famous disregard of IVE for screen dependence and their desire to design products that mix more naturally in our lives.

Altman has predicted that the product, which can ship early by the end of 2026, will break the record for adoption speed. He said, “It will reach 100 million users rapidly, which any company has sent something new before,” they claimed confidently.

While the technical details live under wraps, Altman indicated that the openi is actively experimenting with new mode of interaction – possibly operated by voice, sensor, or ambient computing – and that the product would aim to keep a deep relevant understanding of the user’s life. Of course, users will need to rely on AI more than ever for that level access, a cultural leap altman accepts that it may take time.

However, with Altman and IVE handling the project, expectations are running more. If successful, their device can mark a new chapter how we experience technology – a screen that is less about viewing and more about AI that acts subtle in the background to enhance daily life.