# OpenAI's next big bet: 100 million physical AI 'companions'

> In This Story OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just said the company has a chance to “do the biggest thing” in its history: roll out 100 million AI-powered devices designed to sit on your desk, fit in your pocket, and integrate…

- **Source:** [Qz](https://qz.com/openai-sam-altman-jony-ive-ai-companion-2026-chatgpt-1851781904?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6835dca1897bc49a922bc3f4)
- **Published:** 2025-05-27
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #openai #apple #million #altman #companions #company #hardware #next
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