OpenAI's Hardware Device Just Leaked, and You Will Cringe
Futurism • • technology
Key Points:
- OpenAI, led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, is developing a smart speaker with a built-in camera that uses AI for facial recognition and object identification, expected to retail between $200 and $300 and launch early next year.
- The device faces criticism for lacking clear differentiators from existing smartphones, which already support major chatbots, raising questions about its market appeal.
- OpenAI is also reportedly working on a “smart lamp,” though its commercial prospects remain uncertain amid ongoing technical challenges and delayed product timelines.
- The company is under financial pressure, exploring new revenue streams like advertising despite previous reluctance, while navigating user privacy concerns in an environment increasingly wary of AI surveillance.
- Past AI hardware attempts by major companies
