I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else
OpenAI has released a physical keypad called 'Micro' designed to pair with ChatGPT, developed in collaboration with Work Louder. The device is aimed at tech enthusiasts and coders, though its utility for the general public remains unclear.
Why it matters
This marks OpenAI's first foray into hardware, signaling a strategic shift toward integrated AI ecosystems despite ongoing legal challenges.
OpenAI launched its first piece of hardware last week — a fancy little keypad built to pair with ChatGPT. Micro, which was developed in collaboration with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, is essentially an artisanal workplace novelty that many tech enthusiasts will love and that may leave everyone else a little puzzled.
OpenAI’s entrance into the hardware market hasn’t arrived without drama. Several weeks ago, Apple sued the AI lab and accused it of trade theft — kicking off what’s certain to be a long-simmering legal battle. Meanwhile, news of another smart home product in development at OpenAI has also raised eyebrows, as the supposed device — which is being built to pair with ChatGPT — was reportedly developed by former Apple engineers.
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