OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move
The device is weirdly described as involving "mechanical elements that can move on their own" and the Bloomberg report includes the detail that the device is designed to "feel like a companion and become a physical manifestation of OpenAI’s ChatGPT."
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OpenAI is developing its first hardware device, a screen-free mobile smart speaker with integrated AI capabilities that can sync with ChatGPT. According to Bloomberg, the device is designed to function as a "humanlike AI companion" for the home, featuring mechanical elements that can move and a personality that learns about its owner over time by accessing their digital information like emails. The device was developed with help from former Apple engineers, though OpenAI currently faces a lawsuit from Apple alleging trade secret theft, with OpenAI denying wrongdoing. This development reflects broader industry interest in consumer AI hardware products paired with AI models.
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