Mattel and OpenAI Announce Strategic Collaboration
June 12 2025 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
Mattel’s first product powered by OpenAI’s
technology is expected to be announced later this year
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family
entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand
portfolios in the world, and OpenAI today announced a strategic
collaboration to support AI-powered products and experiences based
on Mattel’s brands.
The agreement unites Mattel’s and OpenAI’s respective expertise
to design, develop, and launch groundbreaking experiences for fans
worldwide. By using OpenAI’s technology, Mattel will bring the
magic of AI to age-appropriate play experiences with an emphasis on
innovation, privacy, and safety.
With more than 80 years of earned trust from parents and
families, Mattel is a leader in adopting new technologies to
enhance fan engagement in a safe, thoughtful, and responsible way.
As a central part of this collaboration, Mattel and OpenAI will
emphasize safety, privacy, and security in the products and
experiences that come to market.
In addition, Mattel will incorporate OpenAI’s advanced AI tools
like ChatGPT Enterprise into its business operations to enhance
product development and creative ideation, drive innovation, and
deepen engagement with its audience. With OpenAI, Mattel will have
advanced AI capabilities that can power the development and
operations of consumer products and experiences.
Brad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI, said: "We're
pleased to work with Mattel as it moves to introduce thoughtful
AI-powered experiences and products into its iconic brands, while
also providing its employees the benefits of ChatGPT. With OpenAI,
Mattel has access to an advanced set of AI capabilities alongside
new tools to enable productivity, creativity, and company-wide
transformation at scale."
Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel, said: “Each
of our products and experiences is designed to inspire fans,
entertain audiences, and enrich lives through play. AI has the
power to expand on that mission and broaden the reach of our brands
in new and exciting ways. Our work with OpenAI will enable us to
leverage new technologies to solidify our leadership in innovation
and reimagine new forms of play.”
Mattel and OpenAI will continue collaborating to simultaneously
develop a series of products and experiences. Their first product
is expected to be announced later this year.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company
and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.
We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands,
including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,
Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®,
Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular
properties that we own or license in partnership with global
entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content,
consumer products, and digital and live experiences. Our products
are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and
e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud
to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the
wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at
mattel.com.
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