OpenAI Requests US Suppliers for AI Devices and Robotics Expansion
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.

OpenAI is seeking US-based suppliers for components including silicon, motors, and cooling systems to support a planned expansion into consumer devices, robotics, and data centers. The company aims to invest trillions in data center growth and has partnered with Foxconn for US manufacturing.
OpenAI has also acquired io Products Inc. and plans to launch multiple devices by 2028. The request for proposals is open until June 2026 and supports OpenAI's broader initiative to build a $500 billion data center and AI infrastructure project, amidst US-China geopolitical dynamics.




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