OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year
TL;DR
OpenAI's first device is set to be a smart speaker that lets you talk with ChatGPT, according to a report from Bloomberg. The device apparently won't have a screen, but will use a camera and additional sensors to "understand" your environment. The report comes just days after Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI that accused the AI company of stealing hardware secrets. OpenAI, in a new statement on Tuesday, said that it is "not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit.
Nauti's Take
For small teams, the first check is which data stays on device and what gets sent to the OpenAI cloud. Once camera input, sensors, and smart home control are combined, this becomes an infrastructure decision rather than a casual gadget trial.
Before testing, verify consent, retention, and how reliably the device can be limited or fully disabled.
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