New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the consumer hardware space with its first artificial intelligence device, which is now said to be an audio-based product rather than the previously rumoured AI pen. While details remain uncertain, fresh claims suggest the company is moving closer to mass production ahead of an official unveiling later this year.

According to a report cited by Taiwanese media, OpenAI's debut hardware could take the form of an AI-powered audio headset. The same report claims the company has ruled out launching an AI pen as its first product, although such a device may still be part of its longer-term plans. If accurate, this would mark a significant shift from earlier speculation around OpenAI'...