Samsung close to supplying application processor for OpenAI’s new device

Samsung Electronics is likely to supply its Exynos application processor for OpenAI’s new earbud-type artificial intelligence (AI) device, expanding the chipset’s reach beyond smartphones into the emerging AI-wearable device market while strengthening its partnership with the world’s leading AI firm. According to industry sources with knowledge on the matter, Friday, Samsung Electronics is “very close” to supplying its latest Exynos application processor built with its 2-nanometer-class process for OpenAI’s AI earbuds, known by its project name “Sweetpea.” The sources’ comments follow recent reports by tech news outlets that Samsung’s Exynos application processor is currently “most favored,” citing tech insider Smart Pikachu’s post on X (formerly Twitter) alleging that OpenAI’s debut hardware will be an earbud aimed at “replacing iPhone actions by commanding Siri.” Samsung Electronics declined to comment, saying it is a client-related matter, and OpenAI also declined to comment. However, the sources said the partnership between Samsung and OpenAI appears