OpenAI's AI smart speaker may cost $300-$400, report says
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Bloomberg reports that OpenAI's upcoming AI-powered smart speaker will be donut-shaped, made of premium metal with moving parts, and might retail for between $300 and $400. The device, developed with Jony Ive's design studio LoveFrom, is expected to launch around 2027.
Bloomberg has revealed new details about OpenAI's mysterious hardware device, described as an AI-fueled smart speaker and the 'physical manifestation' of ChatGPT. The device will reportedly be 'donut-shaped' to allow users to carry it around their home and place it in different locations, like a bedside table or kitchen counter. It will be constructed from 'high-quality metal' with a 'premium look' and will have distinct 'moving parts,' according to sources. The price could be $300 to $400 per unit, compared to most Amazon smart speakers ranging from $40 to $240. The device is being developed in partnership with LoveFrom, the design studio founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive, and is likely to be released in 2027. OpenAI is being sued by Apple, which accuses the AI lab of stealing trade secrets, though OpenAI denies wrongdoing.
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