Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing a wearable device with AI technology

Apple is likely to develop its own wearable device with artificial intelligence technology, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. a report Published Wednesday by Information. The report says that the device will be a pin that users can wear on their clothes, and will come equipped with two cameras and three microphones.

If the rumored device comes to market, it will be another sign that the market for AI devices is on the rise. This news follows comments made on Monday by Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer at OpenAI, which He told a crowd of participants in Davos His company is likely to announce its first, long-awaited AI device in the second half of this year. Additional reports He suggests that The device may be a pair of earphones.

Apple’s device is described as a “thin, flat, circular disk with an aluminum and glass casing,” and engineers hope to make it the same size as the AirTag, “just a little thicker.” The pin will also have two cameras (one with a standard lens and one with a wide-angle lens) for photos and video, as well as a physical button, speaker, and a FitBit-like charging strap on its back, according to the report.

Apple may be in the process of trying to accelerate the development of this product to compete with OpenAI. The report indicates that the pin will likely be released in 2027 and will include 20 million units at launch. TechCrunch has reached out to Apple for more information.

But it remains to be seen whether consumers want this type of AI device. Two former Apple alumni He founded Humane AIa startup that also sold an AI pin. The Humane Pin also includes built-in microphones and a camera. However, it is I stumbled upon their releaseThe company was forced to stop its operations Selling its assets to HP Within two years of product launch.