OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screenless smart speaker featuring advanced voice models and mechanical movement capabilities. The project is part of a broader hardware strategy involving former Apple designer Jony Ive, with a potential launch set for 2027.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift for OpenAI from a software-first company to a hardware competitor in the smart home market.
OpenAI’s first device is set to be a smart speaker that lets you talk with ChatGPT, according to a report from Bloomberg. The device apparently won’t have a screen, but will use a camera and additional sensors to “understand” your environment.
The report comes just days after Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI that accused the AI company of stealing hardware secrets. OpenAI, in a new statement on Tuesday, said that it is “not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit.”
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