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OpenAI Reportedly Developing a Screenless, Moving Smart Speaker as First Hardware Device
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OpenAI Reportedly Developing a Screenless, Moving Smart Speaker as First Hardware Device
Bloomberg reports OpenAI is building a screen-free speaker with mechanical movement, designed as an AI companion that integrates with ChatGPT.
- Bloomberg reported that OpenAI's developing device is a screenless smart speaker with "mechanical elements that can move on their own," described internally as a "humanlike AI companion."
- The device is being developed with help from former Apple engineers who worked on the iPhone and Mac, according to Bloomberg.
- Apple last week sued OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets; OpenAI has denied wrongdoing.
- OpenAI reportedly believes its product "veers significantly from anything Apple has on the market today" and is unlikely to violate trade secrets, according to anonymous sources.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — The device will include a camera and sensors to perceive its environment and enable physical interaction.
- Jul 15 — OpenAI's device will use the ChatGPT-Live voice model and integrate with users' personal accounts to manage calendars and control smart home devices.
TopicsHardwareChatGPTArtificial IntelligenceTrade SecretsAppleSmart SpeakerOpenAILawsuitAI Companion
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