OpenAI reportedly developing screenless smart speaker as first hardware
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first consumer device: a portable, screenless smart speaker designed to act as an AI companion.
AI company OpenAI is reportedly working on its first consumer hardware product, a portable smart speaker without a screen, intended to serve as a human-like AI companion in the home.
According to a Bloomberg report, the device is envisioned as a new type of home computing device for the AI era. It is expected to utilize built-in cameras and sensors to understand its environment and context, powered by advanced AI models beyond those found in traditional smart speakers.
The speaker is also intended to act as a hub for controlling smart home devices, though details regarding specific protocols, brands, or platforms have not been disclosed. The device is said to support media playback and AI-driven conversational interactions using GPT-Live models.
The product remains in development. OpenAI internally describes it as a computer built for AI, aiming to help busy individuals improve their efficiency.