The Silicon Valley Hardware Delusion: Why Apple Will Break OpenAI's Physical Ambitions

Silicon Valley is currently obsessed with the idea that OpenAI is going to transition from a software utility into a consumer hardware powerhouse. The rumor mill is spinning endless tales of physical AI devices designed by Jony Ive, while commentators speculate on how this hardware play will grease the wheels for a massive initial public offering. They are looking at the wrong map. The real story isn't about whether Sam Altman can ship a sleek piece of aluminum; it is about whether Apple will use its massive legal and platform