OpenAI Says Its Physical Device Is ‘On Track’ for an Unveiling Later This Year
Key Points:
- OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, Chris Lehane, confirmed the company is on track to release its mysterious new device by the end of 2024, aligning with earlier rumors of a September launch.
- Lehane provided no specific details about the device during his announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the release timeline is tentative and subject to change.
- Leaks from the China-based account Smart Pikachu suggest the device, codenamed "Sweetpea," is an audio product similar to earbuds or open-ear headphones, developed by Foxconn as part of a project called "Gumdrop."
- According to rumors, Sweetpea would feature advanced processing power with a 2-nanometer chip and come with