对标苹果核心产品，OpenAI首款AI硬件曝光

Group 1 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive are set to launch an AI device, codenamed Sweetpea, aimed at competing with Apple's AirPods, with an expected release in September and a planned first-year production of 40 to 50 million units [1] - The device will utilize a 2nm process smartphone chip, with Samsung's Exynos chip as the primary choice, and a custom chip already developed, indicating a higher cost due to materials and components being similar to smartphones [1] - The CES 2026 showcased AI headphones as a focal point, shifting innovation from single audio performance to a combination of "audio quality + AI + multimodal" capabilities, with some products integrating cameras and environmental sensing features [1] Group 2 - The AI headphone market is projected to grow significantly, with a global market size of 3.36 billion yuan in 2023, expected to reach 75.9 billion yuan by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 118% [2] - The integration of AI technology with smart headphones and glasses is expected to drive demand for high-performance acoustic sensors and miniature speakers, potentially expanding to more AI smart hardware, creating new growth opportunities for industry players [2] - Companies like Luxshare Precision and GoerTek are anticipated to participate in the supply chain for the new AI device, while Guoguang Electric is focusing on developing smart speakers, AI glasses, AI headphones, and VR/AR products, with plans for mass production of AI glasses [3]