OpenAI Requests US Suppliers for AI Devices and Robotics Expansion
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
OpenAI is actively seeking US suppliers for components such as silicon and motors to facilitate its expansion into consumer devices, robotics, and data centers, with plans to invest trillions in this growth. The company has partnered with Foxconn for US manufacturing and acquired io Products Inc., aiming to launch multiple devices by 2028. Proposals are open until June 2026 as part of a broader initiative to develop a $500 billion data center and AI infrastructure project amid US-China geopolitical tensions.
Jan 16, 2026, 7:29 PM
