OpenAI Develops Custom Smartphone Chip with Qualcomm and MediaTek

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OpenAI is developing custom smartphone chips in partnership with Qualcomm and MediaTek, according to reports published April 27. The collaboration aims to create specialized processors optimized for on-device artificial intelligence capabilities. The announcement drove Qualcomm's stock up 12 percent. The chips could power a smartphone where AI agents replace traditional applications, marking a significant shift in mobile device architecture and computing paradigms.

Monday, April 27, 2026

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