Report: OpenAI’s upcoming AI speaker will be shaped like a donut and cost around $300
More details have emerged from Bloomberg about OpenAI Group PBC’s long-awaited hardware device, which was previously described as an artificial intelligence-enabled speaker that will be a “physical manifestation” of ChatGPT. In its latest report, Bloomberg described the upcoming device as having a “ring-like” shape and said the company is looking at pricing it at around […] The post Report:…
Bloomberg has provided additional information about OpenAI's upcoming hardware device, previously described as an AI-powered speaker. According to the latest report, the device will have a "ring-like" shape and be priced around $300. OpenAI has been working on the secretive project for several months, but news of its plans emerged only a few weeks ago.
The device will be equipped with a camera, sensors, and mechanical elements that can move independently, giving the illusion of life. Five products are being developed by OpenAI, but the speaker will be the first to be unveiled, with a launch expected in early 2027. The company believes the higher price point will be justified by its brand recognition and the premium look of the device, which will be made from upscale materials like metal.
The speaker, shaped like a doughnut and roughly the size of a hockey puck, will be designed to function in various positions and will utilize OpenAI's most advanced models to facilitate natural, humanlike voice interactions. OpenAI claims that the device is entirely new and different from anything currently offered by Apple, despite the tech giant's ongoing lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets.
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