India, Oct. 6 -- OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are struggling to overcome key technical problems for their secret AI device, according to various media reports. The palm-sized, The palm-sized screen-free gadget now faces a serious threat to its planned 2026 release schedule. The partnership, formed when OpenAI acquired Ive's startup, io, for USD 6.5 billion earlier this year, aimed to redefine personal computing. Unresolved issues around product personality, user privacy, and core computing resources now slow the project.

The device represents a massive hardware bet for the software company. It features a camera, microphone, and speaker. It is designed to sit on a desk or travel in a pocket. The design philosophy demands the device remain...