Global competition is heating up among large language models (LLMs), with the major players vying for dominance in AI reasoning capabilities and cost efficiency. OpenAI is leading the pack with ChatGPT and DeepSeek, both of which pushed the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Amid this AI arms race, OpenAI’s latest trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shows that the organization has other goals beyond LLMs. The application lists various hardware such as AI-powered smart devices, augmented and virtual reality headsets, and even humanoid robots. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, confirmed to the media that the company is researching AI-powered consumer hardware and is working with several companies to do so. In addition, OpenAI is reportedly developing its own semiconductor technology to support these AI initiatives. For industry tech advocates, the mention of humanoid robots in OpenAI’s trademark application signals a possible return to robotics. The company closed its own robotics division in 2021 and then invested in companies like Figure and 1X. Given advances in AI and sensor technology, OpenAI now seems to be revisiting the prospect of AI-driven humanoid robots for real-world applications.

Full opinion : In the global competition for AI and humanoid robots, OpenAI, Nvidia, Tesla and Chinese companies are setting new standards.