Apple may develop its own wearable AI, according to A report Published by Information on Wednesday. The device will be a pin that users can wear on their clothing and is equipped with two cameras and three microphones, the report said.

If the rumored device does hit the market, it will mark another sign that the AI ​​hardware market is heating up. The news follows comments made Monday by OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane told the crowd at Davos That his company will likely announce its highly anticipated first AI hardware device in the second half of this year. Additional reporting suggests that The device may be a pair of earbuds.

Apple’s device is described as “a thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell,” which engineers expect to be the same size as an AirTag, “only slightly thicker.” The Pin will have two cameras (one with a standard lens and one with wide-angle) for photos and video, as well as a physical button, a speaker, and a Fitbit-like charging strip on the back.

Apple may even be in the process of trying to accelerate the development of this product to compete with OpenAI. The PIN is likely to be released in 2027 and may involve 20 million units at launch, the report noted. TechCrunch has reached out to Apple for more information.

But whether consumers want such AI devices remains to be seen. Before this, two apple alums Humans founded AIA startup that has also sold an AI pin Human’s PIN includes a built-in microphone and a camera. However, it is Flounder after releaseand the company had to cease operations and sold its assets to HP Within two years of its product launch.