OpenAI's First Smart Speaker Expected in 2027, Priced Above $300
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OpenAI's first smart speaker is expected to launch in 2027 and cost over $300. The device, shaped like a hockey puck without a display, will feature cameras, microphones, and lights, aiming to offer a more lifelike interaction than current assistants. An Apple lawsuit over employee poaching could delay the launch.
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's first smart speaker is planned for 2027 with a price above $300. The battery-powered device, shaped like a hockey puck without a display, includes moving parts, microphones, speakers, a camera system, and lights. It aims to function like the current ChatGPT voice mode but learn from conversations, adapt to the user, and appear more lifelike than today's smart speakers, aligning with Sam Altman's vision of an AI assistant like 'Her'. Further hardware is expected to follow. The launch could be delayed by Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing hardware know-how by poaching over 400 employees. Even if the suit fails, it might delay OpenAI's plans enough to put the startup in a bind. OpenAI denies the allegations and expects not to violate Apple's rights.
Source: The Decoder (DE) —
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