OpenAI is reportedly developing AI earbuds, codenamed “Sweetpea,” designed to compete with Apple’s AirPods. These screen-free devices are expected to offer features like real-time voice assistance, language translation, and hands-free interactions powered by ChatGPT. Manufacturing partner Foxconn is preparing prototypes, potentially launching by 2028. CEO Sam Altman envisions these earbuds as part of a broader effort to integrate AI into everyday life more intuitively, with the market for such products exceeding $20 billion annually.